Cerebral Palsy: A guide for the post graduates

A brief guide for post graduates on evaluation of children with cerebral palsy

What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta

What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta? Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily. It is also known as “brittle bone disease.” A person is born with this disorder and is affected throughout his or her life time. What causes OI OI is caused by an error called a mutation on [...]

Technique of percutaneous temotomy for CTEv in prone position

The article describes a new technique of tendo achilis tenotomy as a part of Ponseti treatment for clubfoot in prone position. It is easy, convenient and needs less number of assistants.

Role of botulinum toxin in cerebral palsy

Botulinum toxin is a medication and a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Botulinum toxin type A, is a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent that reduces the rigidity of muscles or unwanted spasms in a specific muscle. Over the past ten years, the use of botox has shifted from wrinkle reduction to successfully treating muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy, making botox and cerebral palsy a hugely successful match.