Anything that is concerned with muscles, ligaments and joints is considered orthopedic.

1. Common Orthopedic Problems Of All Age
Groups

2. Introduction
Anything that is concerned with muscles,
ligaments and joints is considered
orthopedic. Disorders are injuries or
diseases that cause knee problems,
dislocated shoulder, foot pain. These are
only a few of the known orthopedic
disorders. There are as many treatments for
orthopedic disorders as there are problems
and injuries in the muscles, ligaments and
joints.

3. Orthopedic problems in Childhood
As time passes, we may notice that a child's growth
isn't occurring completely. Many kids exhibit flatfeet,
toe walking, pigeon toes, bowlegs, and knock-knees
in their first years of life. Some of these conditions
correct themselves without treatment as kids grow.
Others may become more severe.
Some of the major Orthopedic problems which
are common in childhood are:
Flat-Feet
Toe-Walking
Pigeon Toes
Bow legs
Knock Knees

4. Orthopedic problems in Adults
Now-a-days most people in office, continue to sit in
one place in a same physical posture and do their
office work which may lead to many orthopedic
problems. Adults also indulge in junk food which
are low in nutrients. So, the bones and the physical
condition of the adults become weak.
The majority of adults experience:
Back-pain
Osteoarthritis
Flat-foot
Tennis-elbow

5. Orthopedic problems in elderly
people
It's no secret that our bodies change as we age.
Many people experience the effects of ageing which
decreases the abilities to participate fully in
activities. A healthy diet, regular exercise
programme, and positive attitude can slow the
progression of many age-related changes.
Some of the common problems of old-age are:
Osteoporosis
Frozen neck
Hip joint damage
Fractures
Dislocations

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