Which medical speciality deals best with pain in calves/knees in a child?
Patient: My 5 year old son has been complaining about pain in his calves behind his knees for a couple weeks. He says it gets worse at night and he limps during the day. I m concerned that there s something wrong. He s had x-rays but they show nothing is wrong. Who should I take him to? Doctor: Kids will feel "growing pains" and it is very common. The legs are the biggest complaint from children and it does occur during the night in most cases. The limping during the day is what concerns me. To answer your question, I would recommend that your son see an orthopedic doctor who specializes in bones and joints.Good luck!!