Tag: pediatric orthopedics
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Teenage Hip Replacement in Singapore Highlights Rare Condition Challenge
Introduction: A young patient confronts a rare hip issue In Singapore, a poignant medical journey unfolded when a 12-year-old boy began experiencing persistent pain in his left leg in late 2019. What started as intermittent discomfort—felt mainly during running or brisk walking—soon disrupted daily life and raised questions beyond routine muscle aches. After a thorough…
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Teen Hip Replacement for Rare Condition in Singapore
Introduction: A Rewarding Journey Through a Rare Condition In Singapore, a 12-year-old boy faced a medical challenge that would transform his mobility and outlook. What began as intermittent leg pain during running or brisk walks gradually revealed itself as a rare orthopedic condition affecting the hip joint. His family, together with a dedicated team of…
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AI Tool to Prevent Hip Dislocation in Cerebral Palsy
Overview: A collaborative push to prevent hip dislocation in cerebral palsy Researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Liverpool, together with Manchester Imaging Ltd, have secured a £1.2 million grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research to develop an automatic tool aimed at preventing hip dislocation in children with cerebral palsy (CP).…