Why does a 14-year-old have knee pain? ——Common causes of knee pain in teenagers and guide to how to deal with it
Recently, adolescent health issues have become a hot topic on the Internet, especially the frequent knee pain in children around 14 years old, which has attracted the attention of parents. This article will combine the search data of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with a systematic analysis of the possible causes and scientific solutions to this problem.
1. Hot search data related to knee joint pain among teenagers across the Internet (last 10 days)
| Hot search keywords | Search volume trends | Mainly associated with age |
|---|---|---|
| growing pains knee pain | up 42% | 12-16 years old |
| synovitis in adolescents | up 35% | 13-18 years old |
| Knee pain after exercise | up 28% | 10-15 years old |
| Osgood's disease | up 65% | 9-14 years old |
2. Analysis of common causes of knee pain in 14-year-olds
1.Growing pains (accounting for about 35%)
During the period of rapid growth (when the annual height growth is >7cm), pain around the knee joint may occur. It usually occurs at night or while resting, but is relieved after activity.
2.Osgood-Schlatter disease (approximately 25%)
| Typical symptoms | People prone to hair loss | Course of disease |
|---|---|---|
| Tenderness and swelling of tibial tubercle | sporty boy | 6-18 months |
3.Sports injuries (accounting for about 20%)
Including meniscal injuries, ligament strains, etc., which are common after strenuous sports such as basketball and football, and are often accompanied by swelling and limited movement.
4.Other reasons (accounting for 20%)
Including synovitis, rheumatoid arthritis (rare), infectious arthritis (requiring emergency treatment), etc.
3. Self-examination guide for parents
| Symptoms | Possible reasons | Recommended actions |
|---|---|---|
| Soreness at night, no redness or swelling | growing pains | Hot compress + calcium supplement observation |
| Pain that gets worse after exercise | Sports injuries/Osgood's disease | Stop exercising + seek medical examination |
| accompanied by fever | infectious arthritis | Emergency call immediately |
4. Advice from professional doctors (interview with the director of pediatrics at a tertiary hospital)
1. X-rays are recommended for all knee pain lasting more than 2 weeks
2. Blood routine + C-reactive protein test can rule out infectious factors
3. Ultrasound examination has an accuracy of 90% in diagnosing synovitis.
4. It is recommended to supplement 600-800mg of calcium daily during the growth and development period.
5. Rehabilitation management plan
1.Conservative treatment: Rest for 3-5 days and use elastic bandage for protection
2.physical therapy: Ice compress for 15 minutes twice a day (acute stage)
3.Sports adjustment: Avoid climbing stairs, squatting, etc.
4.Nutritional supplements: Vitamin D + calcium combined supplement
6. Preventive measures
• Warm up thoroughly for 15 minutes before exercise
• Limit daily exercise to no more than 2 hours
• Choose sneakers with good cushioning properties
• People who are overweight need to lose weight first before exercising
Warm reminder:If the pain continues to worsen or affects walking, please go to a pediatric orthopedic specialist immediately. Online information cannot replace professional medical advice.
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