Muscle relaxation at the back of the heel and leg (Achillotenotomy-gastrocnemius relaxation)
Gastrocnemius muscles are located at the back of the leg and Achilles tendon is located behind the heel. Increased spasticity due to strained muscles disturb walking biomechanics and cause a series of problems that may lead to tiptoeing, failure to...Muscle relaxation operation behind the knee (Hamstring tenotomy)
Hamstring muscles are located at the back of the knee. Increased spasticity due to strained muscles behind the knee disturb walking biomechanics and cause a series of problems that may lead to squat walking, hump and hip dislocation. Upon evaluation…
Thigh area muscle relaxation operation (Adductor tenotomy)
Increased spasticity due to strained thigh muscles disturb walking biomechanics and cause a series of problems that may lead to hip dislocation. Problems arise in sitting, standing and walking and providing personal hygiene and upon evaluation of paediatric orthopaedist, Botulinum…
Tendon transfer from behind the ankle (Tibialis posterior tendon transfer)
Tibialis posterior tendon is located at the back and inside of the ankle. Muscles strained due to increased spasticity disturb walking biomechanics and cause a series of problems that may lead to tiptoeing, failure to step straight and bent knees….
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…
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
The congenital incongruence between the bones constituting the hip joint is called “developmental dysplasia of the hip.” Conditions ranging from a simple incongruence between the bones to the very later stage in which a hip dislocation is seen fall within…
Perthes Disease
It manifests in limping and hobbling in children. Early diagnosis is essential in the treatment of Perthes, which is observed 5 times more in boys, compared to girls. Risk Factors in Perthes Disease Perthes disease is caused by disturbed blood…
Protective Hip Surgery and its Purpose
Protective hip surgery means taking necessary measures in time to prevent complete calcification of the hip and preventing prosthesis surgery Protective hip surgery can be used for all age groups from children to adults. On the other hand, while not…
Sports Injuries in Children
Sports injuries in children are common occurrences. Since child tissue is delicate compared to adults they have a high risk and rate of injury and some of the injuries are specific to this age group. In order to prevent these…
Flatfoot
Muscles and bones that form the foot have curves. The lack of the most important curve, the longitudinal curve inside the foot is called flatfoot. Also called flexible flatfoot, this condition is considered normal and monitored until five years of…