Has anyone's child had a tibial osteotomy? It is being recommended for my 14 year old daughter as a complete soft tissue reconstruction operation two years ago did not work. Her growth plates are closed.

My son had an acute on chronic SCFE 4 weeks ago. Was in traction for 2 and half days, then had pin inserted surgically. He has no pain and has regained a lot of movement in his leg. He has been on crutches for the past 4 weeks and has to go for another 2 weeks, thus 6 weeks in all. Some people say it should be 8 weeks on crutches. What is the professional opinion?

My name is Meg C and my twelve year old son suffers from Perthes disease..I am looking for anyone who knows anything about this or knows anyone who suffers from it!!! I would like to find an online support group for him or establish contact with another boy his age or older that has Perthes!!! Please please contact me at mcleve@gmail.com
Many Thanks and Blessings!!!
Meg C

my daughter is six months old and her knee is diclocating itself causing her pain we was told she will grow out of it and theres nothing they can do, how long is this going to take to stop.

my 10year has been walking on the insides of his feet for some time now. is there anything that can be done to correct this? will he grow out of it? thanks

My poor little man (almost 21 months) has broken his thumb. His big brother accidentally closed it in the hall door on Monday night and the GP has told us he is 99% sure it is broken. He said there was no point getting an x-ray as there is nothing that can be done for a broken thumb. He said it will heal in time and we have tape to strap his thumb up with.

My question is: Is there really nothing that can be done? I don't want it to heal wrong and end up causing him dramas down the track. What should we be doing for a broken thumb?

Thanks Renee

My 14 yr old son was just diagnosed with tarsal coalition (Talocalcaneal coalition) by an Orthopedic (Sports ankle specialist). A CT scan was done and I have felt very comfortable with him. He explained to us that surgery was the best option since my son is an avid cross country and track runner. My question is, should we be getting a second option from a pediatric ortho?

My 2 1/2 year old daughter had surgery to correct her hip dysplasia with a plate and 3 screws. She has recovered and everything is fine now. The doctor recommends that we remove the plate and screws now, but he says that not all surgeons recommend this procedure so the choice is up to us. I am just looking for advice to take the screws and plate out or leave them in. Help!!