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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWhat 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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