Patient's question:
The child is around 5 years old. Recently, for some unknown reason, they often complain of leg pain. Please ask if the baby's trace elements are normal and what could be the cause of the rib cage malalignment.Doctor's answer:
It is necessary to conduct a comprehensive analysis considering factors such as age, symptoms, and feeding conditions, and make an accurate judgment based on wrist X-ray. If necessary, trace elements should be taken into account. Blind calcium supplementation must be avoided, as it is not without risks. Calcium supplementation without a deficiency can lead to early closure of the anterior fontanelle and cranial sutures, affecting cranial growth. In severe cases, it may cause visceral calculi. With economic development and the widespread use of antibiotics, infectious bone diseases are now rare. Post-polio syndrome has also become a less common cause of childhood disability. Modern pediatric research primarily focuses on congenital deformities, deformities following cerebral palsy and neuromuscular diseases, and pediatric bone trauma, among other areas.