Hip Pain in 9-Year-Olds: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Hip pain in a 9-year-old can be caused by various conditions, from benign overuse to serious growth-related issues or infections, all of which warrant...
By Hart
Category: Pediatric Health
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Baby Knee Injuries: Understanding ACL Tears, Growth Plate Fractures, and Diagnosis
It is exceedingly rare for a baby to suffer a true anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear; instead, significant knee trauma in infants typically result...
By Hart
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Impact on Puberty, Growth, and Development
Chronic inflammatory arthritis, specifically JIA, can significantly impact pubertal development through systemic inflammation, medication side effects...
By Alex
Developmental Dislocation of the Hip (DDH): Causes, Risk Factors, and Early Detection
Developmental Dislocation of the Hip (DDH) is a multifactorial condition caused by a complex interplay of genetic predispositions, intrauterine positi...
By Alex
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Comprehensive Treatment and Management
The best treatment for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a comprehensive, individualized, multi-disciplinary approach integrating medication, the...
By Jordan
Infant ACL Injuries: Understanding Tears, Avulsion Fractures, and Diagnosis
While exceedingly rare, a baby can technically sustain an ACL injury, though it often presents as an avulsion fracture rather than a ligament tear due...
By Alex
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Best Imaging Modalities by Age
The best imaging for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) depends on the child's age, utilizing ultrasound for infants (0-6 months) and X-rays for...
By Jordan
Positive Barlow Test: Meaning, Implications, and Management of DDH
A positive Barlow test indicates that a newborn or infant's hip is unstable and dislocatable, meaning the femoral head can be gently pushed out of the...
By Alex
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Prevalence, Types, and Understanding JIA
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is not a truly rare disease; it is the most common chronic rheumatic condition affecting children, with a global p...
By Hart
