title: Philosophy of care.
abstract: An accurate diagnosis is essential in managing musculoskeletal problems in children. Active treatment is only occasionally necessary and should meet the criteria of being essential, effective, and prudent.
mesh_terms: D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000002:abnormalities*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009132:Muscles / Q000002:abnormalities*; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010372:Pediatrics; D010821:Physicians, Family