08/09/2026
🦴 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
🦴 بچوں میں رکیٹس (Rickets): جب بڑھتی ہوئی ہڈیاں کمزور ہونے لگیں
Rickets is more than just a vitamin D deficiency.
It is a disorder of growing bone in which inadequate mineralization can make bones soft, weak and prone to deformity.
The changes can become particularly noticeable around the knees and wrists, and may lead to:
🔹 Bow legs or knock knees
🔹 Widening of the wrists and ankles
🔹 Bone pain or muscle weakness
🔹 Delayed walking or difficulty running
🔹 Frequent falls or an abnormal gait
🔹 Progressive lower-limb deformity
The good news? Early recognition and appropriate treatment can make a significant difference.
The first step is to identify and treat the underlying metabolic problem—often involving vitamin D, calcium or phosphate abnormalities.
But when a child develops significant, progressive, asymmetric or persistent deformity, a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon should assess the child's alignment and growth.
👉 Not every child with rickets needs surgery.
The goal is to treat the underlying cause early and, when necessary, prevent or correct deformity while the child is still growing.
📌 Parents: Don't ignore progressive bow legs, knock knees, difficulty walking or repeated falls. Early assessment can prevent a small problem from becoming a major deformity.
The X-ray shown illustrates changes that can be seen in rickets. Diagnosis requires clinical assessment and appropriate laboratory investigations.
