What will it feel like? It will take a few days to get used to the feeling of having a frame on your leg. It may feel a little hard…

Completing stretches during the lengthening process is essential to ensure your muscles and tendons stretch enough to keep up with your lengthening bone. Stretches need to be completed at least…

What is metatarsus adductus?Metatarsus adductus is a foot condition that involves a baby/child’s foot being curved inwards.  This foot position is thought to be related to the position of the…

What is a Baker’s cyst? A Baker’s cyst involves a swelling behind the knee.  The swelling is caused by a collection of excess synovial fluid (lubricating fluid) within the bursa between the…

What is a Slipped Upper femoral Epiphysis?A Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE) is a condition that affects the hip joint in children.  Children have growth plates (also called epiphyseal plates)…

What is Septic Arthritis? Septic arthritis involves an infection in a joint. The most affected joints in children are the hips, knees and ankles. Children with septic arthritis usually become…

What is Osteomyelitis?Osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone caused by bacteria entering the bone. The bacteria may come from a minor skin infection, a cold or a puncture wound. …

What is an irritable hip? Irritable hip (also called Transient Synovitis of the hip) involves inflammation of the lining (synovium) of the hip joint. It is the most common cause…

What chronic ankle instability?Ankle sprains are a very common injury which often occurr  in children and adults, particularly when playing sport. Nearly all ankle sprains involve an inversion injury.  This involves the…

What is Recurrent Patella Dislocation? Recurrent patella dislocation occurs when the patella (knee cap) frequently moves sideways out of the patella groove.  The patella often moves back into the patella…