by Sam Leems | Oct 16, 2022 | Pediatric Orthopedics
Autosomal Dominant: Autosomal dominant or dominance is a pattern of genetic inheritance that occurs within autosomes (non-sex chromosomes). Their appearance and function are mostly the result of the dominance of one parental gene over the other. In the...
by Sam Leems | Sep 16, 2022 | Pediatric Orthopedics
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL Tears): An ACL tear refers to one of the most common knee ailments in active children. Players who participate in sports like football, basketball, soccer, and volleyball, as well as persons who participate in physically...
by Sam Leems | Aug 16, 2022 | Pediatric Orthopedics
Torticollis: When your baby’s neck muscles force its head to move and spin to one side, this is known as torticollis. Also, wryneck refers to another name for this condition, which can occur by inheritance or by being acquired. Furthermore, tight or...
by Robbie Reed | Jun 17, 2022 | Pediatric Orthopedics
Orthopedic Birth Defects: Orthopedic birth defects are disorders that damage a baby’s bones and muscles, as well as the tendons and ligaments that connect them. During pregnancy, these issues arise during your baby’s development in the uterus....
by Robbie Reed | May 16, 2022 | Pediatric Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgeons: Orthopedic surgeons are doctors who specialize in the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that make movement and daily life possible. Pediatric orthopedic surgeons diagnose, treat, and...
by Robbie Reed | Apr 15, 2022 | Pediatric Orthopedics, Uncategorized
Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone): A clavicle fracture is a break in the collarbone, which is one of the shoulder’s primary bones. This is a rather common fracture, accounting for around 5% of all adult fractures. A fall onto the shoulder or...
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