Orthopaedic Blog: Limb Lengthening, Deformity & Paediatric Orthopaedics

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Orthopaedic guide and blog

Articles on limb lengthening, the Ilizarov method, deformity, nonunion, paediatric orthopaedics and sports injuries.

Madelung deformity is a curving of the wrist caused by abnormal growth of the radius, and it is usually noticed in adolescence. Its causes…

Coxa vara is a reduced angle between the neck and shaft of the thighbone, which can cause a limp and a leg length difference in children…

Charcot foot is a weakening and collapse of the foot bones in people with diabetic nerve damage. Early signs, offloading, daily foot care…

Pes cavus is a foot deformity with an unusually high arch, and it is sometimes the first sign of a nerve or muscle condition. Its causes…

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis affects the hip growth plate in teenagers and sometimes shows up only as knee pain. Symptoms, diagnosis…

When is infant hip ultrasound done for developmental dysplasia of the hip, how are the results read, how does the Pavlik harness work and…

Toe walking is common in toddlers who are just learning to walk. How long it is considered normal, possible causes, what the doctor checks…

Not every ankle sprain needs an X-ray. A clear guide to the Ottawa ankle rules, what to do in the first few days, rehabilitation and the…

What should you watch for in your child's walking, leg alignment, feet and spine before school starts? We bring together normal findings by…

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