Acute and Non-Acute Lower Extremity Pain in the Pediatric Population: Part III

• DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2012.02.006
• Publication Date: 2012-04-24T11:17:21Z
• Authors: Allison D. Duey-H...; Sara L. Collins; Leah B. Hunt; Polly F. Cromwell
• Keywords: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Orthopaedic nursing; Acute care

216 Volume 26 Number 3 Lower extremity pain is common in childhood, with etiologies ranging from benign muscular conditions to systemic disease. We are presenting a three-part series of evidence-based practice guidelines to aid the provider in efficiently determining the diagnosis and treatment of a childwith lower extremity pain. Part I focused on the history, physical examination, and diagnostic workup (Duey-Holtz, Collins, Hunt, Husske, & Lange, 2012; Duey-Holtz, Collins, Hunt & Cromwell, 2012). Parts II and III have been divided to include comprehensive treatment guidelines, which are summarized in the Table. In general, the most common diagnoses for musculoskeletal pain can be categorized into the following etiologies: