Knee OCD This document aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Knee OCD (osteochondritis dissecans) in children. It covers the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for this condition. This condition is a significant concern in pediatric orthopedics,...
Hamstring Contracture in Children: Hamstring contracture is a condition characterized by the shortening and tightness of the hamstring muscles. This condition leads to a limited range of motion in the hip and knee joints. While hamstring contractures can affect...
Little League Elbow Little League Elbow is a common overuse injury that affects young baseball players, particularly those involved in repetitive throwing motions. Also known as medial epicondyle apophysitis, this condition primarily affects the growth plate on the...
Limb Salvage Limb salvage refers to the preservation of a limb that would otherwise be amputated due to severe injury or disease. This condition can greatly improve a patient’s quality of life and prevent the physical and emotional trauma associated with...
Kneecap Instability or Dislocated Knee: Patellar instability, also known as kneecap instability, occurs when the patella (kneecap) falls out of the thighbone’s femoral groove. Therefore, an unstable kneecap can cause a dislocated knee. Physical therapy...
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