Orthosis and physical therapy for pediatric patients with bone and joint disorders

Abstract

Orthosis and physical therapy are often used to treat pediatric bone and joint disease. This section will focus on Perthes disease, osteogenesis imperfecta, congenital arthrogryposis and hemophilia. The treatment strategy for these diseases calls for concern about the state of treatment and the patients’ growth and activity from birth to adulthood. We will introduce the current state of treatment strategy and management using orthosis and physical therapy for such patients.