Congenital Arm Paralysis – Brachial Palsy
The brachial palsy is defined as a muscle weakness or paralysis of different severity degrees, which develops in the arm, forearm and hand on the respective side during dystocia, due to the stretching in the nerve structures starting from neck…
Childhood Forearm Fractures
These fractures are among the most common fractures during childhood and often develop as a result of falling from a high place onto the hand. In some cases, it presents as an incomplete (partial) fracture (greenstick fracture) which can be…
Nursemaid’s Elbow (Pulled Elbow)
The nursemaid’s elbow is a condition where one of the forearm bones (radius) is dislocated from the region where it is articulated with the arm bone and the other forearm bone (ulna). The most common reason is that the person…
Flatfoot
There are arches formed by the muscles and bones constituting a foot. The absence of the inner longitudinal arch, the most important of these arches, is called “flatfoot.” This condition, also called flexible flatfoot, is considered normal and followed up…
Gait Analysis
Three-Dimensional Gait Analysis Gait analysis is a very useful diagnostic method when it is performed and interpreted by the attending physicians or physiotherapists. It has important benefits, especially in cerebral palsy, patients with Parkinson’s disease, people who just start doing…
Spinal Problems – Kyphosis
Kyphosis, also known as hunchback, is a disease that occurs when the spine is flexed forward. In recent years, hunchback due to a posture disorder is frequently seen for reasons such as sitting at a desk for a prolonged time….
Congenital Clubfoot
Pes equinovarus Pes equinovarus, which occurs one every 1.000 births, is more common in boys than in girls. In this disease which disturbs the families, the recovery rate is very high if the treatment is started early. Pes equinovarus is…
Spinal Problems in Children– Scoliosis
What is Scoliosis? Our spine consists of 33 bone structures, called vertebrae, which are organized to carry and transfer all of the body weight as a whole. In a normal healthy individual, the spine is the main structure that allows…