The ortho4kids blog
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Heel pain in kids
From Ms Jo Dartnell , Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon As a parent myself, its always tricky to know what aches and pains to listen to and which to ignore. Heel pain in children is one of the most common orthopaedic problems referred to us. Hopefully, this...
Gymnastics in children
Did you know that gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates of all girls' sports. A study in Pediatrics back in 2008 (Pediatrics. 2008 Apr;121(4):e954-60) already established this relationship but this is not a widely publicised problem. These authors suggested...
Bow Legs In Children
Bow legs in children All babies are born with bow legs but these gradually correct so that by the time the child is around three are to four years old when they tend to have knock knees. Bow legs tend to be most pronounced at around 18 months of age. In the vast...
Kid’s Bone Matters: Help! My Child has a Fracture
When you hear that your child has a fracture it can be a real concern. You may not be sure what a fracture is, how long it will take to heal and whether there are any long-term things to worry about. Depending on the situation there may also be other considerations...
Kid’s Bone Matters:Tip Toe Walking
When children start to walk they often start by walking on their tiptoes. When they continue to do so beyond the age of two or three years old this can understandably be of significant concern and worry for you as a parent. It’s not often clear as to whether or not...