Third most common pediatric long bone fracture, affecting 15% of all pediatric fractures. Boys are more affected, with average age of occurrence around 8 years. 39% of tibia fractures occur in mid-diaphysis. Fibula fractures occur in 30% of cases
Human life cycle starts with fertilization and ends with death. Zygote develops into embryo in 2-4 weeks, then foetus in 8 weeks. Newborns can suck, breathe, swallow and cry but cannot talk. Infants gain muscle control and develop object permanence
Schema therapy integrates multiple approaches to treat chronic psychological disorders. Therapy focuses on childhood origins and maladaptive patterns. Early maladaptive schemas are self-defeating patterns that develop in childhood
Ultrasound is the preferred imaging method for neck masses in children. Cysts can be located midline (thyroglossal duct cyst, dermoid cyst, ranula) or off-midline. Branchial cleft cysts often contain debris and are located near carotid artery. Lymphangiomas are cystic lesions commonly found in head and neck
Recurring pain affecting children ages 3 to 14-16. Usually appears at night, affecting calf or thigh muscles. Pain lasts 30 minutes to two hours, usually stops by morning. Affects about 10-20% of children, up to 40% in 4-6 year olds
Child development spans from birth to adolescence. Early childhood (0-6 years) includes significant milestones like first words. Middle childhood (6-12) marks major developmental transitions. Adolescence (10-24) begins around puberty