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Percutaneous correction of Tibia Vara with mini ex fix
The article describes step by step approach to percutaneous correction of tivia vara
FAQs on Ponseti treatment for clubfoot
what is new in the treatment of clubfoot Answered in frequently asked questions mode with answers from recent literature
Trigger thumb/ trigger fingers in children
Trigger thumb and fingers are common hand conditions in children. The present article provides current thought process and management guidelines for clinicians
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Types
Since 1979, OI has been classified by type according to a scheme developed by David Sillence,
M.D. This system is based on mode of inheritance, clinical picture, and radiologic appearance.
The OI type descriptions provide some information to the clinician and family about a person’s
prognosis, but they do not predict functional outcome. It is also important to note that the
severity of OI ranges greatly; the different types of OI represent somewhat arbitrary cutoffs
along a continuum. As a result, the severity of the disorder may vary significantly among people
who have the same type. The OI classification scheme has continued to evolve as new
information about OI is discovered.
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 […]
