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Intoeing in Children: Causes, Signs, and Treatment

Intoeing occurs when a child’s feet turn inward while walking or running instead of pointing straight ahead. Commonly known as being pigeon-toed, parents often notice this condition when a baby starts to walk. While intoeing frequently causes parental concern, most cases resolve naturally as children grow. What Causes Intoeing in Children? Three main conditions cause […]

Pulled Elbow (Nursemaid’s elbow) – A panic situation

A pulled elbow, also known as nursemaid’s elbow, is a common joint injury in children under five years old. It usually occurs when a sudden pull on a child’s forearm or wrist causes the elbow joint to partially slip out of place. This often happens when lifting a toddler by one arm or during a […]

Can Improper Swaddling Increase the Risk of DDH?

Wrapping or swaddling a newborn helps babies feel secure and comfortable, often easing them to sleep and establishing regular sleep routines. However, improper swaddling—such as wrapping a baby tightly with their legs straight down—can hinder normal hip joint development. In fact, tight swaddling significantly increases the risk of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH). The […]

Backpack Safety for Kids: Tips to Prevent Back Pain and Injuries

Backpacks are a practical and popular way for children and adolescents to carry school supplies. When worn correctly, backpacks effectively distribute weight across some of the body’s strongest muscles. However, carrying a backpack that is too heavy or worn improperly can lead to severe posture problems, shoulder strain, and chronic back pain in children. Health […]

Bowed Legs in Children: Is It Normal?

In children with bowed legs (genu varum), the knees curve outward and do not touch when the feet are placed together. Most infants are born with bowed legs, but parents usually notice the curve when their child starts walking around 12 months. Fortunately, these legs typically straighten on their own between 18 and 24 months. […]

Baby Walker – A Boon or a Bane ?

A baby walker consists of a wheeled base supporting a rigid frame, a fabric seat, and a plastic tray. Parents often use these devices for infants between 5 and 15 months of age to support mobility while feet touch the floor. However, medical experts urge caution when considering a baby walker for your child. Why […]

Club foot is a curable condition – Casting and cast care

Introduction – Club foot is a treatable congenital foot deformity. The cause of the club foot is unknown. Club foot treatment should be started as early as possible after the delivery. The standard accepted treatment protocol is the Ponseti method of club foot manipulation and casting. Club foot manipulation and casting are painless procedures. Cast […]

An Unpleasant Child and Unsettling Parents – ? Transient Synovitis of the Hip(Irritable Hip)

While transient synovitis (irritable hip) can be distressing to witness as a parent, it is a self-limiting condition that typically resolves without long-term complications. Understanding Transient Synovitis Home Care & Recovery Management Red Flag Symptoms – Visit Your Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Immediately Because transient synovitis shares symptoms with more critical conditions—such as septic arthritis (a […]

Plaster Cast Care Essentials in children at home

The plaster cast is given to your child to treat an injury or after surgery to provide rest to the limb. Therefore the role of a plaster cast is to keep the arm/leg in a certain position and to protect the operated area while it heals. The most important and essential part of orthopaedic home […]

Prevent Infections in Children

Bacteria and viruses can spread from children to children simply through touch and through the air. Infections occur due to the spread of bacteria and viruses. So it is important to stop the spreading of bacteria and viruses. To stop the spreading of bacteria and viruses, good hygiene practices are important. Good hygienic practices are […]

Children Safety @ home during Holidays

School holidays are poised with challenges for parents/caregivers in looking after the children. Due to school holiday, children are spending most of their time at home. Above all, the children are adventurous and certainly not have an understanding of the consequences of their activities. So children are more susceptible to injuries. However, most of the […]

Is Your Toddler’s Thumb Stuck? A Parent’s Guide to Pediatric Trigger Thumb

If your toddler cannot fully straighten their thumb, keeps it tucked tightly into their palm, or you hear a distinct “click” when they try to extend it, they may have pediatric trigger thumb. While finding your child’s thumb locked can be alarming, this developmental condition is common, usually painless, and highly treatable. What is Pediatric […]