Child Jaw Dislocation: Causes, Symptoms, and What to Do
While less common than in adults, children can dislocate their temporomandibular joint (TMJ) due to trauma, excessive jaw opening, or underlying medic...
By Hart
Category: Pediatric Health
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Perthes Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Perthes disease is a rare childhood condition characterized by temporary disruption of blood supply to the femoral head, leading to bone tissue death,...
By Jordan
CTEV Shoes: Purpose, Biomechanics, and Role in Clubfoot Treatment
CTEV shoes are specialized orthotic footwear used in conjunction with a connecting bar as a crucial part of the Ponseti method to maintain the correct...
By Hart
Meniscus Tears in Children: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Yes, children can tear their meniscus from sports injuries or congenital discoid meniscus, requiring careful diagnosis and tailored treatment, often i...
By Hart
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: When Surgery is Considered, Types of Procedures, and Rehabilitation
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) rarely requires surgery as a primary treatment, with conservative management as the cornerstone; surgery is consid...
By Alex
Gout in Infants: Causes, Symptoms, and Management of Rare Early-Onset Gout
While exceptionally rare, a baby can be born with or develop gout in infancy, typically as a manifestation of severe underlying genetic disorders that...
By Alex
Galeazzi Test: Purpose, Age Range, and Clinical Significance
The Galeazzi test is a clinical orthopedic assessment tool primarily used to screen for developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants and young childr...
By Jordan
Hip Effusion in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Fluid on the hip in a child, or hip effusion, results from excessive synovial fluid due to underlying inflammatory, infectious, or traumatic processes...
By Hart
Nursemaid's Elbow: Understanding, Professional Reduction, and Prevention
Reducing a pulled elbow, or nursemaid's elbow, requires a specific maneuver performed only by trained healthcare professionals to ensure safety and pr...
By Alex
