Scurvy in a Pediatric Patient Presenting With Leg Pain: A Case Report
Abstract
Case: A 3-year-old previously healthy girl presented with persistent leg pain following conservative treatment of a nondisplaced distal femur fracture and was found to have symptomatic scurvy and multinutrient deficiency secondary to food selectivity. Following nutritional repletion and iron supplementation, the patient experienced full resolution of symptoms with return to normal activities without residual musculoskeletal complaints. Conclusion: This case demonstrates the importance of considering systemic and nutritional conditions, particularly vitamin C deficiency (scurvy), when evaluating patients with persistent musculoskeletal complaints. Early recognition may enable timely medical treatment of these often-reversible conditions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
Vitamin K Research Studies
Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
Publication details
- Journal / source
- JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- e25.00017–e25.00017
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN