Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Tests Torticollis Treatment in Singapore Special Therapy Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ *Note: We don’t treat infant/baby torticollis. The information here is for educational purpose. Basics Description A limitation of motion of the cervical spine that causes the head to be held in a tilted position May result from muscular, skeletal, or […]
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Table of Contents Introduction Diagnosis Tests Sacral Insufficiency Fracture Treatment in Singapore Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Introduction Description Sacral Insufficiency fractures occur in the sacral ala between the SI joints and the neural foramina (Denis Zone 1). The fracture pattern adopts a characteristic H-shape, which is pathonemonic of the condition. It is postulated that the vertical
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Table of Contents Description Osteochondroma Signs and Symptoms Osteochondroma Treatment FAQ Description An osteochondroma is a common developmental abnormality of the peripheral growth plate that results in a lobulated outgrowth of cartilage and bone from the metaphysis. Appears as a cartilage-capped bony projection from the metaphysis of long bones Can occur in any bone that
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Basics Description The hamstrings are long muscles in the posterior thigh that extend from the ischial tuberosity behind the hip, down to the knee. A hamstring strain is a stretch-induced muscle injury. Tears result from the hamstring muscle suddenly changing from a stabilizing flexor to an extensor. It usually is caused by quick starts with
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Basics Description Cubital tunnel syndrome consists of pain and paresthesias over the medial border of the forearm and hand, as well as weakness in an ulnar nerve distribution from compression of the ulnar nerve as it passes through the cubital tunnel at the elbow. It affects the elbow, forearm, and hand in the ulnar nerve
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Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Syndactyly Treatment in Singapore Syndactyly Surgery in Singapore Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Webbed fingers (or toes), usually detected at birth Classification: Internal involvement: Simple (skin only) versus complex (bony involvement/fusion) Extent of syndactyly: Complete (entire length of digits involved) versus incomplete (some part of fingers joined) Synonym: Webbed digits
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Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Tests FAQ Basics Description It is important, during a knee examination, to keep in mind the child’s age and to understand the age-specific pediatric knee disorders. Congenital hyperextension or dislocation of the knee: Varies from simple hyperextension to anterior dislocation of the tibia on the femur Hyperextended knee presents at
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Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Treatment for Unicameral Bone Cyst in Singapore Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description A benign membrane-lined, fluid-filled lesion of bone that develops in childhood and fills in by maturity Location: 80% occur in the proximal humerus and proximal femur. Other, less common, areas are the proximal tibia, distal tibia, distal femur, calcaneus,
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Table of Contents Basics Signs and Symptoms Toe Walking Treatment in Singapore Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Toe walking is a walking pattern in which a child walks on balls of his feet, with no contact between the heels & ground. Description Idiopathic toe walking in toddlers is common. Most commonly caused by a shortened Achilles
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Table of Contents Basics Epidemiology Diagnosis Tests Treatment Follow-up FAQ Basics Description TOS is a group of signs and symptoms that result from compression of the neurovascular supply to the upper limb in the supraclavicular area and shoulder girdle. Synonyms: Scalene anticus syndrome; Costoclavicular syndrome; Hyperabduction syndrome; Cervical rib syndrome; Droopy shoulder syndrome Epidemiology Incidence
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