by Pinnacle Orthocentre Hospital | Nov 21, 2024 | Pediatric Surgery
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone, often due to early brain development issues. What is Crouch Gait and why does it Arise in Adolescence? In adolescents with CP, crouch gait—a walking pattern...
by Pinnacle Orthocentre Hospital | Nov 18, 2024 | Pediatric Surgery
What is Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy (BPBP)? Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy (BPBP) occurs when the network of nerves controlling movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm, and hand, known as the brachial plexus, is injured during birth (Figure 1). These nerves can be...
by Pinnacle Orthocentre Hospital | Jul 26, 2024 | Pediatric Surgery
Brief Clinical Case Summary: Ms. ABC, a 8-year-old child, presented to our clinic with a significant cubitus varus deformity of the right arm. The deformity, commonly referred to as a “gunstock deformity,” developed following a supracondylar fracture of...
by Pinnacle Orthocentre Hospital | Oct 3, 2023 | Pediatric Surgery
Introduction: Toe-walking is a condition in which children walk on tiptoes. The ankles are in equinus and initial contact of the foot is on the forefoot (Figure 1). When a child toe walks without an apparent underlying cause, the condition is called Idiopathic Toe...
by Pinnacle Orthocentre Hospital | Aug 23, 2023 | Pediatric Surgery
Tips to Caring for Your Child’s Plaster Cast Children are full of boundless energy and enthusiasm, but accidents do happen. If your little one finds themselves with a broken bone, a plaster cast might become their new temporary accessory. As a parent, it’s...
by Pinnacle Orthocentre Hospital | Jul 24, 2023 | Pediatric Surgery
Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) also called “static encephalopathy” affects movement, posture, and muscle coordination. It is caused by damage to the developing brain during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after birth. One of the most common orthopaedic issues...
