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A characteristic snap in the knee, sudden pain and a feeling of instability in the joint are the first symptoms of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage. This injury is often associated with physical activity, but it can happen to anyone, such as from a fall, slip, sudden twisting of the knee or a traffic accident. Such injuries have serious consequences for the function of the joint and [...]

Symptoms of sensory disorders in children can be varied and not always immediately obvious. Sometimes there are difficulties concentrating, other times over-sensitivity to sounds, textures or motor stimuli. Sometimes a child has problems with balance, eating or reacts violently to situations that are neutral to peers. All of these may indicate a disorder [...]

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INFORMATION Paget's disease is a metabolic bone disease most likely caused by a virus, leading to abnormal bone resorption and formation. It is most common in the elderly. Paget's disease leads to bone deformities and fractures, as well as arthritis of the hip and knee. Affected individuals experience abnormal bone breakdown followed by abnormal bone formation. The new bone [...]

INFORMATION Kyphosis is the dorsal curvature of the spine. Physiologically, the thoracic and sacral segments of the spine are kyphotically bent. The normal angle of flexion of the thoracic segment is in the range of about 20-40 degrees. A bend of more than 50 degrees is considered pathological. Kyphosis most often affects the thoracic segment of the spine, however, it can also appear in the cervical or lumbar segments. Kyphosis can [...]

INFORMATION The association VACTERL is a "syndromic" association of many common multisystem anomalies. VACTERL stands for vertebral, anal, cardiac, tracheal, esophageal, renal and limbic. It occurs in 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 40,000 births. Many patients have at least three of the above systemic associations. Vertebral anomalies predominate (comprising 60-80% of patients) and may include vertebral anastomosis, missing [...]