Femoroacetabular impingement in adolescents and young adults.

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a recently described hip disorder resulting from an abnormal morphology between the proximal femur and acetabulum (socket). It is now recognized as a cause of hip pain in adolescents and young adults, and research has shown that it may also lead to early degenerative changes and osteoarthritis. Femoroacetabular impingement as a cause of precocious hip arthrosis was originally described by Ganz et al.

Broken bones: common pediatric fractures--part I.

Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the most frequently encountered problems in pediatric practice, with fractures accounting for a surprisingly large percentage of these injuries. A fracture occurs when bone is subjected to more energy than it can absorb. Pediatric healthcare providers must have a good understanding of normal bone growth and development and must recognize common mechanisms of injury and fracture patterns seen in children.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip: nursing implications and anticipatory guidance for parents.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a comprehensive term used to describe an abnormal relationship between the femoral head and the acetabulum. Developmental dysplasia of the hip includes a very wide spectrum of abnormality from a frank dislocation (very unstable) to a stable hip with a slightly shallow acetabulum. As many of these findings may not be present at birth, the term developmental more accurately reflects the biologic features than does the term congenital.

The newborn foot: diagnosis and management of common conditions.

An assessment of the foot should be a part of every newborn physical examination. The newborn foot, although complex in structure, can be examined quickly in any office setting. Many foot deformities are diagnosed immediately after birth, allowing for earlier and often more successful treatment.