Table of Contents Basics Epidemiology Diagnosis Tests Treatment for Hemangioma in Singapore Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description This benign tumor of vascular origin usually affects the skeletal system, but it also may occur in the soft tissues. Found in all age groups, this tumor most commonly is diagnosed in the middle decades of life. Epidemiology […]
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Basics Description This poorly understood syndrome is characterized by a long history of lower extremity pains that usually occur at night and worsen after active days. Pain: Resolves completely each time it occurs Occurs predominantly in the lower extremities Occurs in 1 or both legs with random frequency No objective physical findings are seen. Synonyms:
Basics Description Genu valgum, or knock-knee, is a normal phase of development in children 2-4 years old. Girls normally have slightly more valgus of the knee than do boys. The valgus straightens to achieve the adult position by 6-7 years of age. Rickets, trauma, and genetic disorders also may cause genu valgum. Some patients have
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Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Treatment for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Singapore Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description DDH covers a spectrum of varying degrees of superolateral displacement of the femur and deformation of the acetabulum, developing mostly in utero or, rarely, in infancy. It usually is discovered on routine screening in early childhood.
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Basics Description Clubfoot, or talipes equinovarus, is a complex deformity seen at birth. It can be divided into 3 elements: Equinus of the heel Varus and internal rotation of the hindfoot Adductus of the forefoot Equinus (horse) is used to describe a plantarflexed position because horses walk with their heels in complete plantarflexion, and varus
Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Treatment Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Clinodactyly presents as a painless bent finger with angulation in a radial or ulnar direction . It is most commonly the little finger bent in a radial direction. Most often, the finger has a short, delta-shaped middle phalanx. This condition may be associated with
Table of Contents Basics Epidemiology Etiology Diagnosis Tests Treatment for Blount Disease in Singapore Special Therapy Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Bowing of the legs can be a normal stage of growth for infants and toddlers. This phase is called physiologic bowing and resolves spontaneously by approximately 2 years of age. The vast majority of
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Table of Contents Basics Epidemiology Diagnosis Treatment for Ankle Fracture in Singapore Disposition Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Fractures of the distal end of the fibula and tibia are termed ankle fractures. Usually caused by the twisting of the body around a planted foot or a misstep that results in overstressing the ankle joint Severe fractures
Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Tests Treatment of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst in Singapore Special Therapy Follow-up Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Destructive, painful, lytic bone lesions occurring in young patients May occur primarily in bone (de novo) or develop within another benign bone lesion Can be locally aggressive and can cause a bone to balloon as
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Table of Contents Basics Diagnosis Treatment for Achondroplasia in Singapore Miscellaneous FAQ Basics Description Achondroplasia is the most common skeletal dysplasia. Characteristics: Patient height <4.5 feet at maturity The greatest shortening occurs in the proximal humerus and femur. Hypoplasia of the midface and frontal bossing may be present. Arthritis is rarely seen, but spinal stenosis
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