Patient’s Section
Treatment of overriding fractures of distal forearm in children
6 year old with distal forearm fracture displaced in plaster
What is the correct treatment for tarus (buckle ) fractures of distal radius in children
5 year old with injury to forearm due to fall in the playground How do you manage these fractures? a above elbow plaster b below elbow plaster c splints How long will you continue immobilisation? a 2 weeks b 3 weeks c 4 weeks d 6 weeks How often will you repeat the rays? a. [...]
Management of Septic Arthritis in children
Dr Taral Nagda Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon www.ipodindia.org The Guru Mantra “The risks of delayed drainage far outweigh the benefits of waiting and watching for a response to antibiotics.” The Facts and figures The knowledge of these general facts regarding pattern of involvement may be invaluable in diagnosis of the condition. 1. Septic arthritis is more [...]
Ponseti’s treatment for Clubfoot
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Idiopathic Toe Walking
1. What happens if we do not treat ITW J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 1997 Jan;87(1):17-22. Effect of persistent toe walking on ankle equinus. Analysis of 60 idiopathic toe walkers. Sobel E, Caselli MA, Velez Z. New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, USA. Abstract Sixty idiopathic toe walkers (age range 1 to 15 [...]
Current management of cerebral palsy
The article explores the curent management of cerebral palsy
Technique of genu valgum correction with growth modulation
E plate hemiepiphysiodesis is a modern method to correct the deformities of long bones in a growing child. It works on the principle that controlling the growth on one side of growth plate results in angulation on the oppositefinal side.
Pulled Elbow in Children
Pulled Elbow or “Nursemaids Elbow” is common in young children between 1 and 4 years of age.It is rare beyond the age of 6 years. It is due to the annular ligament of the radial head becoming stretched and entrapped.The treatment is by reduction in flexion and supination
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
IPOD OUTREACH PROGRAMME
IPOD attempts to reach out to children with orthopaedic problems in different parts of India and also in other countries. We are a team of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons and Rehabilitation Specialists and can help NGOs, Government programmes, Private Hospitals, Rehabilitation centres. The programme may be in any form -outreach clinics, assessment camps, surgical camps, lectures, workshop, awareness campaigns etc. If you want to be a part of IPOD’s outreach activities please email to taralnagda@gmail.com. We would like to know your profile and in what ways you want to be associated with IPOD.
