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 [...]
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.
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.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive, non-contagious conditions that cause physical disability in human development. Cerebral refers to the cerebrum, which is the affected area of the brain (although the disorder most likely involves connections between the cortex and other parts of the brain such as the cerebellum), and [...]
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What is Pediatric Orthopedic surgeon A pediatric orthopaedist is the best-trained and most experienced doctor to properly evaluate and treat musculoskeletal (bone, joint, or muscle) problems in a child who is still growing. What types of problems do pediatric orthopaedic surgeons treat? A child’s musculoskeletal problems are different from those of an adult. Because children [...]