What is a Flat Head Syndrome? Flat head syndrome, also known as positional plagiocephaly, is one of several forms of skull deformations that fall under the general name “plagiocephaly.” If your infant has flat head syndrome, its head will be malformed or develop a flat patch, making it appear like a parallelogram from above. When…
What is Ulnar Deviation of the Wrist? Ulnar deviation, also known as ulnar drift, occurs when the wrist and hand joints move, causing the fingers to bend in the direction of the ulna bone on the outside of the forearm. It may be the result of issues with the wrist or knuckles. Ulnar deviation can…
What is Coxa Magna? Coxa magna refers to a medical condition characterized by an abnormal enlargement of the femoral head, which is the ball-shaped top portion of the thigh bone (femur) that fits into the hip socket (acetabulum). This condition can result from various underlying factors, including developmental abnormalities, genetic predisposition, trauma, or certain medical…
What is a Ganglion Cyst? A Ganglion Cyst is a lump that forms on the hand or wrist, typically near joints or tendons. It’s often characterized as a mass, swelling, or bump. Ganglion cysts are quite common and tend to appear in specific locations, frequently emerging on the back of the wrist, towards the center….
What is a Tailor’s Bunion? A tailor’s bunion, also known as a bunionette, is a foot deformity that affects the base of the fifth toe, or the pinky toe. Similar to a regular bunion that occurs at the base of the big toe, a tailor’s bunion is characterized by the protrusion of the bone and…
What is a Pseudo-boutonniere deformity? Pseudo-boutonniere deformity, also known as “pseudo-boutonniere,” is a hand deformity that resembles the classic boutonniere deformity but has different underlying causes and mechanisms. The condition involves the abnormal positioning of the fingers, typically affecting the middle joint of the finger (proximal interphalangeal joint or PIP joint) and the distal interphalangeal…
What is Limb Length Discrepancy (LLD)? A limb length discrepancy (LLD) happens when one arm/leg is more elongated than the other leg/arm. A difference in leg lengths is more noticeable and can affect daily activities. There are various causes for a leg length discrepancy, but they generally fall into two main categories: 1) congenital conditions…
Introduction Mallet finger is also known as “baseball finger,” It is an injury to the narrow tendon that straightens the distal interphalangeal joint of a finger or thumb. This injury can occur to anyone when a stiff object (like a ball) hits the tip of a finger or thumb and forces it to flex further…
Introduction Mallet toe is a painful flexion deformity of the distal IP joint in the toe. The second toe is affected more commonly, even though the deformity may happen in all toes. Mallet toe is a similar condition to Hammer Toe & Claw Toe, all caused by deformity of the toe joints. Toe deformities normally…
What is a Knock Knee? Knock knee, also known as genu valgum, is a condition where the knees angle inward and touch each other when the legs are straightened. This can cause the ankles to be spaced apart, resulting in an awkward gait or stance. Knock knees can occur naturally in children as they grow…
