DEFINATION: Encephalitis (en-sef-uh-LIE-tis) is inflammation of the brain.Encephalitis often causes only mild flu-like signs and symptoms — such as a fever or headache — or no symptoms at all. Sometimes the flu-like symptoms are more severe. Encephalitis often causes only mild flu-like signs and symptoms — such as a fever or headache —or no symptoms…
DEFINATION : CLASSIFICATION of OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA : 1.) type I 2.) Type II 3.) Type III 4.) Type IV Variable but usually milder course; normal or near-normal lifespan Mild to moderate skeletal fragility and osteoporosis (more severe than type I) CAUSE OF OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA :- DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: The differential diagnosis for osteogenesis imperfecta can be…
Definition Baxter’s neuropathy is a nerve entrapment syndrome that results from the compression of the inferior calcaneal nerve. Selective fatty atrophy of the abductor digiti minimi muscle is the unique sign of this neuropathy. Baxter’s Entrapment is an entrapment (or compression) of the Inferior Calcaneal Nerve just under the base of the arch of the…
DEFINATION: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, which is a symptom of the condition. Though not fully understood, BPPV is thought to arise due to the displacement of otoconia (small crystals of calcium carbonate) from the maculae of the inner ear into the fluid-filled semicircular canals. These semicircular canals…
Growing pains are cramping, achy muscle pains that some preschoolers and preteens feel in both legs. The pain usually occurs in the late afternoon or evenings. But it may cause your child to wake up in the middle of the night. Growing pains usually start in early childhood, around age 3 or 4. Are achy…
What is a Autism? Autism is a complex neuro behavioral condition that includes impairments in social interaction and developmental language and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviors. Because of the range of symptoms, this condition is now called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Symptoms of Autism: Autism’s core symptoms are 1> social communication challenges and…
Hypotonia, commonly known as floppy baby syndrome, is a state of low muscle tone (the amount of tension or resistance to stretch in a muscle), often involving reduced muscle strength. Hypotonia is the medical term for decreased muscle tone. Healthy muscles are never fully relaxed. They retain a certain amount of tension and stiffness (muscle…
Definition Developmental coordination disorder is diagnosed when children do not develop normal motor coordination (coordination of movements involving the voluntary muscles). What is a Developmental coordination disorder? Developmental coordination disorder has been known by many other names, some of which are still used today. It has been called clumsy child syndrome, clumsiness, developmental disorder of…
What is torticollis of the neck ? Torticollis of the neck, also known as wry neck, is a dystonic condition defined by an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position, which may be due to a variety of causes. The term torticollis is derived from the Latin words tortus for twisted and collum for neck. The…
Developmental Delay is when your child does not reach their developmental milestones at the expected times. It is an ongoing major or minor delay in the process of development. If your child is temporarily lagging behind, that is not called developmental delay. Children with developmental delay take longer to develop new skills than most other…
