Genesis The definition of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), formerly termed congenital dislocation of the hip (CDH), remains complex and controversial, making precise determination of incidence figures difficult. Figure 10-2 depicts some of the interacting factors that relate to…
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Genesis Femoral rotation describes the normal twist present in the femur, and excessive femoral anteversion results from medial rotation of the femur after birth. Normal rotation in direction and magnitude is termed version , with normal values determined according to…
Genesis Rotation refers to the twist of the tibia along its long axis. Normal rotation in direction and magnitude is termed version , and normal values are determined according to age. Abnormal rotation is termed torsion , and the degree…
Genesis Flexible flatfoot is common in children and influenced by age, weight, and gender. This deformity usually becomes evident with weight bearing and is often caused by ligamentous laxity; hence it is strongly associated with genetic connective tissue disorders such…
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Genesis Talipes equinovarus (clubfoot) is often a serious foot defect, but predicting severity and response to treatment in the newborn has been notoriously difficult. Over the past 25 years, there has been a dramatic shift away from extensive surgical releases…
Genesis Compression of the forefoot with the legs flexed across the lower body in late gestation is a frequent cause of metatarsus adductus (also known as metatarsus varus ), which occurs in about 1.2 per 1000 live births and has…
Genesis Sometimes called “flexible flatfoot,” calcaneovalgus has a reported frequency of 1.1 per 1000 live births, although some authors indicate that more than 30% of newborns have calcaneovalgus deformity of both feet. It is usually the result of uterine constraint…
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