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.

Does your MRI report mention bone marrow oedema? We explain in plain language what the finding means, its common causes, the terms used in…

Perthes disease is a childhood hip condition caused by a temporary loss of blood supply to the femoral head. We explain the symptoms…

A stress fracture is a crack that develops gradually from repeated loading. We explain the symptoms, who is at risk, why X-rays can miss…

Rickets can soften children's bones and cause bowed legs, most often because of vitamin D deficiency. We explain the signs, how it differs…

What causes achondroplasia, how is it recognised and diagnosed, and what does orthopaedic follow-up involve from infancy to adulthood? A…

Cosmetic and medical limb lengthening methods prominently include the Precice (magnetic nail) and Ilizarov (external fixator) techniques.

Unequal leg length in children can result from congenital anomalies or developmental factors and requires treatment.

Treatment of clubfoot, when started early, is a congenital deformity management with favorable reported outcomes.

Hip revision surgery is an extensive procedure performed when the existing implant becomes loose, worn, or infected.

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