Z Foot (Skew Foot) It’s a foot deformity where the heel steps inside while the middle of the foot steps outside. It has to be corrected surgically. Child is operated after age one. It’s generally accompanied by other diseases. The…
It is observed that patients at childhood frequently consult orthopaedists for feet problems. The most frequent feet problems/feet diseases are toeing in, flat-foot and foot calluses. The role of the paediatric orthopaedist is significant in diagnosis and treatment of these…
Back pains are widely seen in children between the ages of 12 and 18. This is considered to be caused by heavy backpacks. Ideally the weight of the backpack and its contents are recommended to be not above 20% of…
The condition of the neck being tilted or twisted is called torticollis. While it may be congenital it can be acquired later. The most frequent type of congenital torticollis is “congenital muscular torticollis”. Congenital muscular torticollis is seen once or…
Along with orthopaedic and neurological problems, Cerebral Palsy patients can also have various problems in the field of otorhinolaryngology and dental medicine. The most common problem is swollen adenoids. Swollen adenoid may cause several clinical conditions in children. Some examples…
Cerebral Palsy – CP – disease is a manifestation seen as a result of permanent but non-progressive damage to a developing brain. Cerebral Palsy van be seen in many conditions developing in the womb, during birth or after birth. The…
Research shows that the habit of tiptoeing is seen more frequently in girls. Unless it is permanent, tiptoeing can be considered normal until age of 4. After 4, tiptoeing can lead to short Achilles’ tendon and may be an indication…
One of the frequent reasons for consulting a paediatric orthopaedist is the orthopaedic traumas in childhood. Considering tendency of children to frequently get injured, it’s fortunate that they are robust and flexible. Thus they can come through many injuries with…
Adductor muscle group is responsible for the movement of the femur bone towards the central line. In children with cerebral palsy, spasticity of this muscle can create a clinical picture that may lead to disturbance in hip mechanics and eventually…
What is flatfoot? Normal anatomy of the foot has several curvatures at the sole. These curvatures created by the layout of the foot bones are supported by muscles and ligaments. Decrease or lack of the longitudinal curvature of the inner…