With the FIFA world cup, the football fever has started!! And the school children are grasped by it. Playing football can be a great way for children and teens to take part in a team sport and stay physically active. However, it is important for players, coaches, and parents to understand that injuries can, and…
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What is DDH? Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a broad term used to describe a group of hip abnormalities that can develop in utero or sometimes even after birth. The alternative term used by common people is CDH- congenital dislocation of hip which is scientifically not correct. The spectrum of DDH can range…
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What Is Clubfoot? Clubfoot is one of the most common pediatric orthopedic conditions. It is present at birth and can even be diagnosed by ultrasound before birth. If left untreated, the foot deformity can make walking extremely difficult and can be painful. Typically the heel tilts in and down and the forefoot turns in. The…
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What is Club foot? In clubfoot, the tendons on the inside of the leg are shortened, the bones have an unusual shape, and the Achilles tendon is tightened. If left untreated, the person may appear to walk on their ankles or the sides of their feet. In an infant born with clubfoot: the top of…
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When a kid fractures a bone, it may appear to be a smaller replica of an adult fracture — but in actuality, it’s a completely different medical condition. Kids’ bones are not only smaller; they are still developing, more resilient, and more structurally distinct, making their fractures more complicated to treat than they seem. That’s…
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Kids are naturally energetic, active, and curious, which translates to bruises, bumps, and the occasional worse thing like fractures. Any parent gets a suspected break is sure to be a worrisome experience. While children’s bones are stronger than adults’ because they are more flexible, they are also not finished developing yet, leaving them at risk…
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Childhood is a period of development, activity, and growth. Bones extend and reform as children become taller and stronger. A critical aspect of this process is the growth plate, a soft spot of developing cartilage located in the ends of long bones. Though these plates are crucial to the development of healthy bones, they’re also…
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