Pavlik Harness: What It Is, How It Works, and Its Use in Infants
The Pavlik harness is a soft, dynamic orthosis used in infants to treat developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) by gently positioning the hips to enc...
By Hart
Category: Pediatric Health
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH): Radiographic Lines, Imaging, and Diagnosis
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is primarily diagnosed using a combination of clinical examination and imaging, where specific radiographic l...
By Alex
Child's Ankle Giving Way: Understanding Instability, Causes, and Management Strategies
A child's ankle "giving way" signals instability, often due to incompletely healed sprains, ligamentous laxity, or neuromuscular deficits af...
By Alex
Youth Running: Age Recommendations, Health Risks, and Safe Practices for Children
Most major race organizations and medical consensus recommend against children under 18 years old running full marathons due to significant physiologi...
By Alex
Nursemaid's Elbow: Understanding Radial Head Subluxation and Annular Ligament Displacement
Nursemaid's Elbow is a common pediatric injury where the radial head partially slips from the annular ligament, typically due to a sudden pull on an e...
By Hart
Knock Knees (Genu Valgum) in Children: Causes, When to Worry, and Treatment Options
Addressing knock knees in children typically involves professional diagnosis to differentiate normal development from cases requiring intervention, of...
By Hart
Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (pcJIA): Understanding, Symptoms, and Management
Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA) is a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by inflammation in five or more joints in children...
By Alex
Barlow Maneuver: Purpose, Procedure, and Significance for Infant Hip Health
The Barlow maneuver is a specific diagnostic test performed on infants to assess for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) by identifying an unstab...
By Alex
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Comprehensive Guide to Supporting Your Child
Helping a child with arthritis involves a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach focused on medical management, tailored physical activity, nutriti...
By Jordan
