Pediatrics Orthopedics and Bone Problems in Children http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDIC.asp The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments. en-us 2012-02-22T10:39:28.0000000-07:00 Pediatric Orthopedics - Pediatric Oncall http://www.pediatriconcall.com/rss_media/rss_Pediatric-Orthopedics_rss.jpg http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDIC.asp Pediatric Orthopedics The branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDIC.asp 2012-02-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Limb Length Inequality and Related Problems in Children Miscellaneous causes of limb shortening would include paralytic causes e.g. poliomyelitis which causes an inhibition of growth. Reduced mass and activity coupled with an abnormal vasomotor control may be responsible for this. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/limb_length.asp 2012-02-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Limb Lengthning Devices Figure 1 Limb Lengthning Devices Figure 2

Miscellaneous causes of limb shortening would include paralytic causes e.g. poliomyelitis which causes an inhibition of growth. Reduced mass and activity coupled with an abnormal vasomotor control may be responsible for this.

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Miscellaneous causes of limb shortening would include paralytic causes e.g. poliomyelitis which causes an inhibition of growth. Reduced mass and activity coupled with an abnormal vasomotor control may be responsible for this.

]]> Elbow Region Fractures The most common fracture around the elbow is the supracondylar humeral fracture followed in frequency by the lateral condylar humeral fracture. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/elbow_region_fractures.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Scoliosis Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine with vertebral rotation. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/scoliosis.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Scoliosis Figure 1 Scoliosis Figure 2

Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine with vertebral rotation.

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Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine with vertebral rotation.

]]> Tuberculosis of the Spine Tuberculosis of the spine also known as Koch's spine and Tuberculous Vertebral Osteomyelitis is the commonest form of skeletal tuberculosis. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/tuberculous_spine.asp 2012-02-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Elbow ossification Centers in a Child There are 6 ossification centers around the elbow joint. These ossification centers all appear at different ages and they all fuse to the adjacent bones at various ages. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/Elbow.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Salter - Harris The SH-I fracture is through the physis without any involvement of the metaphysis or epiphysis. The SH-II fracture is through the metaphysis (M) and the physis. The SH-IIIfracture is through the epiphysis (E) and the physis. The SH-IV fracture is a contiguous fracture through the epiphysis, the physis, and the metaphysis (ME). The SH-V fracture is a crush injury of the physis. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/Salter.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 SH-I Example SH-II Example SH-III Example SH-IV Example SH-V Example

The SH-I fracture is through the physis without any involvement of the metaphysis or epiphysis. The SH-II fracture is through the metaphysis (M) and the physis. The SH-IIIfracture is through the epiphysis (E) and the physis. The SH-IV fracture is a contiguous fracture through the epiphysis, the physis, and the metaphysis (ME). The SH-V fracture is a crush injury of the physis.

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The SH-I fracture is through the physis without any involvement of the metaphysis or epiphysis. The SH-II fracture is through the metaphysis (M) and the physis. The SH-IIIfracture is through the epiphysis (E) and the physis. The SH-IV fracture is a contiguous fracture through the epiphysis, the physis, and the metaphysis (ME). The SH-V fracture is a crush injury of the physis.

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The SH-I fracture is through the physis without any involvement of the metaphysis or epiphysis. The SH-II fracture is through the metaphysis (M) and the physis. The SH-IIIfracture is through the epiphysis (E) and the physis. The SH-IV fracture is a contiguous fracture through the epiphysis, the physis, and the metaphysis (ME). The SH-V fracture is a crush injury of the physis.

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The SH-I fracture is through the physis without any involvement of the metaphysis or epiphysis. The SH-II fracture is through the metaphysis (M) and the physis. The SH-IIIfracture is through the epiphysis (E) and the physis. The SH-IV fracture is a contiguous fracture through the epiphysis, the physis, and the metaphysis (ME). The SH-V fracture is a crush injury of the physis.

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The SH-I fracture is through the physis without any involvement of the metaphysis or epiphysis. The SH-II fracture is through the metaphysis (M) and the physis. The SH-IIIfracture is through the epiphysis (E) and the physis. The SH-IV fracture is a contiguous fracture through the epiphysis, the physis, and the metaphysis (ME). The SH-V fracture is a crush injury of the physis.

]]> Pectus Excavatum & Pectus Carinatum Pectus Excavatum : It is a deformity marked by a sharp posterior curve of the body of sternum sweeping down from the manubrium which becomes deepest just before its junction with the xiphoid. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/pectus_excavatum.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Torticollis Torticollis is a rotational deformity of the neck, which may be seen at birth or may develop later. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/torticollis.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 ERB'S Palsy ERB'S Palsy : The muscles most frequently paralyzed are the Supra and Infraspinatus due to fixity and the resultant injury of the Suprascapular nerve. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/erb.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Ankle Injuries : A Sprained Ankle Ankle injuries are one of the most common sports-related orthopedic injuries seen in the Emergency Department. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/Ankle_Injuries.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 ATF Location Joint Space Diagram

Ankle injuries are one of the most common sports-related orthopedic injuries seen in the Emergency Department.

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Ankle injuries are one of the most common sports-related orthopedic injuries seen in the Emergency Department.

]]> Septic Arthritis & Osteomyelitis Septic Arthritis - It is the infection of a joint. It affects the lining membrane of a joint called the synovium. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/PEDIATRIC_ORTHOPEDICS/septicarthritis.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Septic arthiritis of the right hip joint Septic Osteomyelitis Post osteomyelitis scars Post osteomyelitis treatment

Septic Arthritis - It is the infection of a joint. It affects the lining membrane of a joint called the synovium.

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Septic Arthritis - It is the infection of a joint. It affects the lining membrane of a joint called the synovium.

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Septic Arthritis - It is the infection of a joint. It affects the lining membrane of a joint called the synovium.

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Septic Arthritis - It is the infection of a joint. It affects the lining membrane of a joint called the synovium.

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