Medical articles of Paediatric orthopaedics

Children are active by nature, whether through play, sport or daily activities. As a result, their knees are particularly vulnerable to injury. While many childhood knee injuries are minor and resolve...

Kneecap instability is a condition that occurs when the kneecap (patella) moves out of its normal position in the trochlear groove at the end of the thighbone (femur) during a movement of the knee. Mr...

Patellar instability is a common knee condition in children and adolescents, often leading to pain, recurrent dislocations, and difficulty in daily activities. Understanding the differences between su...

Knee pain is a common concern among children and adolescents, particularly those who are active in sports or going through growth spurts. While it can be worrying for parents, most causes of anterior ...

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), or brittle bone disease, is a genetic disorder in children that causes fragile bones, making them susceptible to fractures with minimal trauma.

Have you recently noticed that your child has been struggling to bear their full leg weight on the ground? If so, they may have suffered an ankle sprain, and might require medical attention. Here, est...

Expert consultant orthopaedic surgeon and hip dysplasia specialist Mr Nigel Kiely describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options of this rare condition.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a hip condition in which the ball and socket joint doesn't form properly in babies and young children. Orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Thomas Crompton explains what...

Dr Benjamin Jacobs is a leading consultant paediatrician, with a special interest in rickets disease. Here we take a look at a case study of a two-year-old boy, treated by Dr Jacobs for rickets.