Characteristics of an organic versus a nonorganic etiology for joint pain

characteristics of an organic versus a nonorganic etiology for joint pain

OrganicNonorganic
Occurs day and nightOccurs only at night
Occurs during weekends and on vacationOccurs primarily on school days
Severe enough to interrupt play and other pleasant activitiesChild is able to carry out normal daily activities
Located in jointLocated between joints
Child limps or refuses to walk
Description fits with logical anatomic explanation
Child has unusual/bizarre gait
Description is illogical, often dramatically stated, and not consistent with known anatomic or physical process
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