Common Orthopaedic Injuries in Newborns Parents should know
Birth injuries in newborn babies are a common problem. Injuries to the bones, joints and nerves can occur during normal delivery. It happens because the child has to pass through a narrow vaginal canal. Newborns with too much weight and advanced gestational age are at a higher risk of orthopaedic injuries. These injuries can also […]
Knock Knees- Everything you need to know
Knock knees are angular deformities in the knee where the head of the deformity is inward. When the knees of a standing child touch but ankles do not is usually said to have knock knees. However, you do not have to worry, knock knees are a stage in your child’s normal development and growth (physiologic […]
Spastic Cerebral Palsy – How Botox Injections Can Help Your Child?
A cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affects movement, balance and posture of the body. It happens due to abnormal brain development or damage to a developing brain. It affects the brain’s ability to control muscles. The symptoms of the disorder of cerebral palsy differ from person-to-person, these symptoms include: Intellectual disability Seizures […]
Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP) Therapy for Joint Pain
Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is a substance used to promote healing when injected. The platelets present in your blood contain unique characteristics that help your blood to clot. It also has proteins that encourage cell growth. Doctors produce PRP by separating platelets from the blood and concentrating it. The aim is to inject PRP into […]