Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Op.Dr.Alperen Korucu gave important information about the most common orthopedic problems in children.
Hip Dislocation
In infants or young children, the socket and ball joint of the hips does not form properly, which is called the hip dislocation problem. The place where the thigh bone meets the hip is in the form of a ball, this ball sits in an oval socket on the hipbone and creates a joint. Due to its structure, this joint is called ball and socket. If there is a hip dislocation, hip development disorders occur because the femoral head is positioned incorrectly. Although it is not known exactly what causes this condition, it is more common in girls. Wrapping or swaddling babies incorrectly can cause hip dislocation. Children with hip dislocation should be treated immediately. Bandages, plaster casts and devices are used for early detection in the treatment. For delayed patients, the treatment finds a solution with surgery.
Clubfoot
A clubfoot is a condition that occurs in infancy, which is seen in one foot or both feet slightly inward and downward in the standing position. It can occur in half or both ways (one foot or both feet). It is more common in boys than girls. It must be treated immediately. Because if treatment is not started, disability may occur. In the first stage of treatment, corrective-serial casting is performed. In general, a total of 1 sessions of 6 week plaster is sufficient to correct the deformity. In cases where plaster treatment is insufficient, surgical treatment should be applied.
Toe Walking
Toe walking is when a child walks on his toes without the heel or other parts of the foot touching the ground.
It usually occurs on both feet in children with toe walking. This condition, which affects boys more than girls, is mild in most children, is seen when they start walking and resolves on its own after a while. Diagnosis and treatment is essential in advanced toe walks that do not improve spontaneously. must. Because sometimes it can be an innocent cause, sometimes it can be a sign of a serious disease.