A child may have knee pain from hyper-flexive joints (double jointed). The knees don't lock in place and hyper-extend, especially when the childs lays on their back. Putting a pillow under the knees when lieing down may help. And they shouldn't sit with their legs criss crossed.
Most health problems develop later in life, but the major causes of death in adolescents are accidents, homicide and suicide.
Problems of adolescents
Mostly by growing out if them.
A Psychologist whose specialty is the unique problems of adolescents.
If you are having problems you should go back and see your doctor for advice.
water on the knee, torn cartilage, arthritis, these are just a few of the causes.
A Psychologist whose specialty is the unique problems of adolescents.
No
yes it possibly can
The condition you are referring to is likely Osgood-Schlatter disease. It is an overuse injury that causes pain and swelling at the top of the shinbone, just below the knee cap, where the patellar tendon attaches. It is commonly seen in adolescents during periods of rapid growth and physical activity.
The Quadriceps.
If these muscles are weak or injured, there can be more risk of knee injuries.