The Problem of Bulling Among Pediatric Orthopaedic Patients

Background/Purpose: Bullying is a destructive and pervasive phenomenon, having lasting physical and emotional consequences. It affects all ages, but is particularly poignant in middle and high school youths. Although the literature suggests that children with chronic health conditions are at higher risk of being bullied, there is minimal research regarding how children with visible orthopaedic conditions are affected. Our study aimed to assess the prevalence of bullying among patients seen in pediatric orthopaedic clinics, and to evaluate how orthopaedic conditions and use of orthopaedic assistive devices/equipment …