Know all about Short stature/Little people of the world
Dwarfism refers to a state when a person is short in stature either because of their genes or medical reasons. As per the Little People of the World Organization (LPOTW) any adult under the height of 4 feet 10 inches can be considered a dwarf. Other groups extend the criteria for certain forms of dwarfism […]
Bone Lengthening: All You Need to Know
Bone lengthening is a procedure to lengthen the bones in the arms or legs. It is a gradual process to slowly promote the length of bones and soft tissues such as skin, nerves and muscles. More often than not this process takes several months if performed with utmost care. Limb lengthening can also be combined […]
Why intoeing occurs in children and the right treatment for intoeing?
Have you seen children with their feet turned inwards when walking and/or running? Normally, toes should point straight ahead but instead they turn inwards and are referred to as being ‘pigeon toed’. Intoeing in children is first noticed by their parents usually when the children begin to walk. Intoeing conditions resolve on their own in […]
Congenital Short Femur – All you need to know
A congenital short femur is a form of congenital malformation that affects the femur bone’s growth in the upper leg during prenatal development. The femur might be small or smaller than the other leg. This causes leg length differences, knee and hip instability, and several functional problems in a child. The child’s parents must visit […]