Return to list of Specialties. End of list. It is estimated that nearly 300,000 children in the United States have arthritis. The K U Children's Center Pediatric Arthritis Clinic serves a large area of Mid-America by providing diagnostic evaluation and treatment for these children. Physicians who refer their patients to us receive regular correspondence regarding their patients' evaluation and recommended treatment.
Arthritis can affect the physical, psychological, social and intellectual development of a child.
Each patient receives a treatment program that considers age, disease activity and affected joints. The goals of treatment include relief from pain and other symptoms, prevention of joint deformity and normalization of the child's growth and daily activities. A family resource library is available with printed materials targeting common concerns, such as exercise, school problem-solving and medications. The library also contains many videotapes and is used for family conferences. Carol B. Lindsley, MD, FAAP, Section Chief and Department Chair, Board-Certified Pediatric Rheumatologist.