What is a Coxa Valga? Coxa valga is a condition that affects the hip joint. It is characterized by an increase in the angle between the femoral neck (the part of the thigh bone that connects to the ball-shaped head of the femur) and the shaft of the femur. In simple terms, it means that…
What is Adolescent Hip Dysplasia? Adolescent Hip Dysplasia (AHD) is a condition where the hip joint is not properly formed or is unstable during the developmental years of adolescence. AHD typically affects girls more than boys and is a common cause of hip pain in young adults. The exact cause of AHD is not clear,…
What is Polydactyly? Polydactyly consists of poly which means multiple & dactyls, which means digits. Polydactyly, also known as hyperdactyly, is the most typical congenital anomaly of the hand & foot. It is determined by an additional finger and toe that may result from insufficient development during anterior-posterior patterning of the developing limb. It may…
What is a Coxa Vara? Anatomy and coxa vara Type Of Coxa Vara Developmental Stages Clinical feature in Congenital Coxa Vara X-ray Congenital coxa vara Treatment Non-operative Treatment Indications OF Treatment Operative Treatment (Surgical) Corrective valgus derotation osteotomy (VDRO) Indications For surgery : Indications for surgical intervention are : Physiotherapy treatment Summary FAQs
Definition Pes cavus is a foot with an abnormally greater plantar longitudinal arch. Individuals who have this deformity will put too much weight and stress on the ball and heel of the foot while standing and/or walking. The spectrum of connected deformities observed with pes cavus involves clawing of the toes, posterior hind foot deformity…
What is a Tethered spinal cord syndrome? Etiology Primary Tethered Cord Syndrome When focusing on primary TCS, the simplest mechanism by which the caudal spinal cord capitulates to tethering is due to a thickened filum terminal. Normally, the filum terminal is a viscoelastic structure that facilitates the increase of the conus medullaris during neural development….
Duane Retraction Syndrome is an eye condition that a person is born with that affects how far the eyes may move from left to right. The eye-opening can get smaller when a person looks in a particular direction. Severe cases can require surgery. What is Duane Retraction Syndrome? Are there other names for Duane syndrome?…
What is Tourette syndrome? How common is Tourette syndrome? Is Tourette’s the only tic disorder? Tic disorders involve: What causes Tourette syndrome? What are the risk factors for Tourette syndrome? Risk factors for Tourette syndrome involve: What are the symptoms of Tourette syndrome? Tics are complex or simple: Other examples of motor tics involve: Examples…
What is Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis (LWD)? Frequency Causes of Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis Inheritance Diagnosis Radiographic features Plain radiograph Other Names for This Condition How can a patient organization be helpful? Although the missions of organizations may differ, services may involve, but are not limited to: NOTE FAQs
Introduction Pes planus/ pes planovalgus (or flat foot) is a foot deformity in which loss of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, heel valgus deformity, and medial talar prominence are seen. This is frequently observed with the medial arch of the foot coming near (then typically expected) to the ground or making contact with…
