5). Partial or full bursectomies wereperformed in all patients with symptomatic spurs orrecurrent triceps tendonitis in which evidence of concom-itant bursitis was found at operation. 2,14 The spur wasgenerally covered by at least a thin layer of triceps tendon,which was incised longitudinally.
The child should be carefully examined because. nonmusculoskeletal conditions can cause limping. Based on the most probable diagnoses suggested by the history and. physical examination, the appropriate use of laboratory tests and imaging studies can help confirm the diagnosis. (Am. Fam Physician. 2009;79(3):215-224.
CAUSES OF PEDIATRIC STROKE The causes of stroke differ greatly in children and adults. Adult risk factors such as hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes do not commonly cause stroke in children. Rather, pediatric strokes may be caused by: â¢ Birth defects