2006-09-22 10:43:33 · 8 answers · asked by tat212des 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I'm not sure that children normally have many bone fractures at all! Sounds concerning, actually. I guess the best thing is to distinguish fractures that come from a medical condition within the child from those due to some external cause. Some kids develop or are born with endocrine or genetic (medical) conditions that cause bone weakening and make them susceptible to fractures from simple falls and scrapes. Kids with poorly developed balance and muscle tone due to disorders might be succeptible to more falls and injuries than other children. Healthy young babies do not have very strong bones and are also vulnerable to fractures.
Others have nutritional deficiences that affect bone development (this could be a result of how their bodies use nutrients as well as related to the quality of nutrition they receive). In terms of "external causes", trauma, such as accidents and direct injuries/abuse come to mind. Old fractures that haven't healed properly might also break more easily (a guess only).
To sum up: specific medical conditions affecting bone growth, strength and balance, diet/nutritional deficiencies, and trauma to the body (accidents or purposeful injuries like abuse) are three possible reasons.
I do hope this doesn't apply to anyone you know! I would be negligent if I didn't urge you to report suspected or actual child abuse or neglect to local police/children's aid society as soon as you become aware of it (thanks).
2006-09-22 11:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by semper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their bones are not yet strong enough to withstand the many falls,etc. they are prone to have happen! Also some children are less stable, as infants, and learning to novigate is a very shakey propisition. At the same time, they tend to heal faster than older children or adults so that is a plus, so to speak.
marlyne B
2006-09-22 10:55:05 · answer #2 · answered by marlynembrindle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mom,Dad,babysitter
2006-09-22 10:47:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
like what r u exactly trying to get answered here?
it could be many reasons...
a disease if the first cause..
bad nutrition....
Mostly disease has a major part if they are prone to fractures easily.
2006-09-22 10:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by csabrinam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're active. jumping, running, doing somersaults, cartwheels, and so on. increase in activity means increase of risk of injury.
2006-09-22 10:46:31 · answer #5 · answered by movielovingirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hyper active
bones are not that strong yet
abuse from caregiver
2006-09-22 10:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by gurltype_r01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
young and still growing.
2006-09-26 05:58:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
activities, malnutrition, child abuse
2006-09-22 10:51:06 · answer #8 · answered by awarriorandapoet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋