What is transient synovitis? Transient synovitis is a non-specific inflammation of the tissues around the hip joint. It is called “transient”, because it does not last for a long time. Usually, only one hip is affected not both sides. It is the most common cause of sudden hip pain in children. Boys are more often
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What is nursemaid’s elbow? Nursemaid’s elbow is a common injury of the elbow. It is also known as “pulled elbow”, “slipped elbow” or “toddler elbow”. It is when one of the ligaments at the elbow slips out of place. Your doctor may call this “subluxation of the annular ligament”. Nursemaid’s elbow occurs in early childhood.
What is developmental dysplasia of the hip? Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a disorder of abnormal development of the hip joint. This means that the hip joint, which is a ball and socket joint, does not form well. It is a spectrum of disease, in which the ball part of the hip joint may
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