Perthes Disease (Legg-Calve-Perthes – LCP, Avascular necrosis of the femoral head)
Perthes disease is a disease that develops as a result of the disruption of the blood supply of the head of the thighbone (femur), which is involved in the formation of the hip joint, and may cause early calcification or…
Bone tumors in Childhood
The incidence of tumors in childhood is increasing day by day. These tumors may be detected incidentally during examinations and tests performed for other reasons, but they sometimes occur as a pain, swelling on an extremity and even a pathological…
Diagnosis and treatment of Spina Bifida Disease
Congenital anomalies of the spine and sometimes of the spinal cord, which develop as a result of the incomplete closing of the tube or canal-like structure forming the spinal cord in the back part of the fetus during its development…
About Ulzibat Method
Recently, we have needed to make this statement upon the intensive questions coming from our patients. Muscle release surgeries have been performed for many years and are successful in the correctly selected cases. For this purpose, many surgical techniques have…
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Physical adaptation service within the Ortopediatri Pediatric Orthopedic Academy prepares the rehabilitation protocols for the families and physiotherapists of our children in the early postoperative period. The aim of this service is to prevent long-term immobilization after the surgery and…
Relationship of Cerebral Palsy with Otorhinolaryngology and Dental Diseases
In patients with cerebral palsy, orthopedic and neurological problems, as well as various problems which fall within the otorhinolaryngology and dentistry may be seen. The most frequent problem is the growth of adenoid. As a result of adenoid growth, various…
Fractures during Childhood
Today, one of the common reasons for consulting a pediatric orthopedist is orthopedic traumas of the individuals in the childhood. In addition to the tendency of children to be injured frequently, their endurance and flexibility are pleasing. Therefore, most injuries…
Surgery for Muscle release of the Groin Region in Children (Adductor Tenotomy)
The adductor muscle group is responsible for moving the thigh bone toward the midline. A clinical picture that starts with a disruption in the hip mechanics and progresses to the hip dislocation may be seen in the children with cerebral palsy…
Flatfoot in Children
What is Flatfoot? There are various arches in the sole in the normal anatomy of the foot. These arches formed by the alignment of the foot bones are supported by muscles and ligaments. The loss or absence of the longitudinal…
Femur Correction Surgery in Children (Femoral Osteotomy)
Femoral Osteotomy It has been observed that muscular spasticity in children with cerebral palsy can lead to deformities such as introversion or distortion of the thigh bone over time. These deformities also cause problems such as crouching or in-toeing. As…