Bones, Muscles & Joints

Find out about bones, fractures and conditions affecting muscles and joints. 

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Chondromalacia Patella (Runner’s Knee)

Chondromalacia patella, often referred to as 'runner's knee', causes pain in the knee. It is common in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people).

Fracture

There are different types of fractures. Your child's treatment will depend on the type of fracture, and where it is.

Knee Pain In Children

Knee pain is common in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). It can happen for many different reasons. Learn more about the different causes of knee pain in tamariki and rangatahi.

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common condition that causes knee pain. It is common in active tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Osgood-Schlatter disease goes away on its own for most tamariki and rangatahi once their bones have stopped growing.

Your Child's Arm Plaster

Plasters (also called casts or plaster casts) and splints allow your child's broken bone time to rest and heal.

Your Child's Leg Plaster

Plasters (also called casts or plaster casts) and splints allow the fracture time to rest and heal.