Spurs form on the posteriorolecranon at the triceps insertion, and osteophytes form along thearticular margin.Figure 1 A small olecranon spur is seen on the right olecranonof a skeleton in Bernard Albinusâ 1747 publication Tabulae sceletiet musculorum corporis. Image courtesy of the National Libraryof Medicine.
The number of overweight children in Australia has doubled in recent years, with a quarter of children considered overweight or obese. Causes of obesity in children include unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating habits. This rise in the number of overweight children is disturbing, because it causes health problems and can lead to social problems.
Causes of Hypothyroidism in Children. The most common cause of hypothyroidism in children is a family history of the disease. Children whose parents, grandparents, or siblings have hypothyroidism are at a higher risk for thyroid disease. This is also true if thereâs a family history of immune problems that impact the thyroid.