Travelling with an orthopedic fixation device
Before deciding to go on a trip with your child, it is important you speak
Before deciding to go on a trip with your child, it is important you speak
It’s important to remember that kids still experience stress. Things like school pressure, friends and
Good preparation can help your kids feel less anxious about surgery and get through the
Getting around on crutches can be tricky at first, but with a few helpful pointers
Human skeletal development starts during pregnancy and continues until bones have reached their full shape
Almost every bone in your body has a physis. The physis (or growth plate) is
Pes Panus deformity is more commonly known as flatfoot. Both children and adults may be
Pes Cavus is another name for a high-arched foot. Prevalence in the population is estimated
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a group of inherited neurological disorders involving the peripheral nerves. Peripheral
Angular malalignments of long bones are a common concern in the early years of life.
`Arthrogryposis is a non-progressive – it does not worsen over time – disorder that is
Genu valgum, also known as knock knees, may be a passing trait in children. It
Genu varum, or bowlegs, may present at any time from infancy through adulthood. It can
Rickets is a condition that softens, distorts and weakens bones in children. As late as
Clubfoot is diagnosed when a baby’s foot is twisted down and in. Usually present at
Blount’s disease, also known as tibia vara, is a condition in which growth does not
When a limb needs to be lengthened, or a bone needs to be corrected, there
In case of bone fracture, you should: Call immediately for medical care. Keep your child
There are several types of bone fractures that may occur in children, including: Greenstick or
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