Osteochondrosis Youth

Juvenile osteochondrosis

Juvenile osteochondrosis is a disease of the musculoskeletal system that occurs during the period of active growth of skeletal bones (most often at the age of 9-15 years). It is associated with the peculiarities of the structure and development of bone and cartilage tissue during this age period, which is why it is often called the “epiphyseal plate” syndrome. In most patients, adolescent osteochondrosis does not cause significant discomfort, but it can be severe - if not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner, the pathology can develop into scoliosis - a serious violation of body posture, which can lead to permanent deformities of the spine.

Today, pathology is becoming more common, scientists believe: statistics are actively growing due to improved quality of diagnosis and training of pediatric doctors. At the same time, there is also a positive side to teenage osteochondrosis - the pathology is often discovered by mistake, which means that the number of cases can be significantly reduced.

Description: This type of osteochondrosis is characterized by damage to the intervertebral joints, spine, and muscles. Lesions begin in individuals after 15 years of age. Develops gradually. There may be changes in the hip, knee and ankle joints or a combination of these. Pathology begins with circulatory disorders in the joint area. That's why