Topics

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Pediatric Septic Arthritis

Bacterial infection of a synovial joint causing acute purulent effusion and progressive articular cartilage destruction     A true orthopaedic emergency — irreversible glycosaminoglycan loss begins within 8 hours of onset

Cavovarus Foot in Pediatrics

Pes cavus is defined as an abnormal elevation of the medial longitudinal arch that maintains its shape and does not flatten with weight-bearing. It is a complex deformity typically consisting of forefoot equinus, hindfoot varus, and adduction of the forefoot. The condition is often a manifestation of an underlying progressive neurological disorder.

Cerebral Palsy

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Tarsal Coalition

Infatile Tibia Vara (Blount’s Disease)

Acquired growth disorder of the proximal medial tibial physis Leads to progressive genu varum

Supracondylar Fracture - Pediatric

Pediatric Diaphyseal Both-Bone Forearm Fractures

Pediatric Tibia Eminence and Tubercle Fractures

Pediatric tibial eminence (spine) fractures and tibial tubercle fractures are two distinct injury patterns in growing knees. They differ in mechanism, age groups, treatment approach, and complications. Understanding classification, imaging, surgical indications, and outcomes is crucial for optimal care.

Pediatric Proximal Humerus Fractures

Pediatric Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures

Pediatric Pelvis Fractures

Peditric Femoral Shaft Fractures

Pediatric Abuse

This article provides a clinical overview of Non-Accidental Trauma (NAT), commonly referred to as orthopedic child abuse. Recognizing these patterns is critical for healthcare providers, as orthopedic injuries are the second most common presentation of child abuse after skin lesions. Child abuse is the second most common cause of death among children. Children under one year of age are reportedly the most frequently abused age group. Treatment requires reporting the abuse to the relevant authorities and hospitalisation for a multidisciplinary evaluation. Occasionally, surgical treatment of fractures may be necessary.

Pediatric Lateral Humeral Condyle / Epicondyle Fractures

Pediatric Medial Epicondyle Fractures

Pediatric Proximal Femoral Fractures

Pediatric Radial Head and Neck Fractures

Septic Arthritis

Septic arthritis can be defined as the infection of the joint space. The incidence is higher in the first years of life. It can be diagnosed with history, physical examination, laboratory studies and imaging. It is an acute surgical emergency and it needs to be diagnosed and treated rapidly.