Clubfoot The Clubfoot occurs when the foot and ankle are twisted permanently. In clubfoot, the ligament and tendons which holds the muscles to bones very tight. It is a congenital deformity. Clubfoot is classified in two groups: Isolated clubfoot: It is very common form of deformity and occur to children who have no medical issues….
Category: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Hip Dislocation The hip dislocation is also called as development dislocation of hip(DDH). The hip is a combination of ball and socket joint. In normal hip, the ball which is at the upper thigh bone fit exactly into the socket, which is the part of large pelvis bone. In babies and small children, the…
Pediatric Elbow dislocation The elbow dislocation occurs when the bones which makes the joint is forced out of its position. In newborn, the elbow dislocation is called as nursemaid’s elbow. They experience elbow dislocation if they are lifted or swung by their forearms. Symptoms Distortion of joint. High pain. Causes Trying to lift the child…
Bow Legs It is a condition in which the legs curve outwards at an angle when the child’s feet is together. The child is born with bowlegs due to their folded position in womb, so the condition is normal in infants. Causes If the bow legs do not gets straight when the child starts walking,…