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Hypochondroplasia (HCH) is a genetic skeletal dysplasia characterized by short stature and mild bone abnormalities. Although the symptoms of this condition are less severe than those of achondroplasia, they still require appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic support. HCH can manifest itself in, among other things, short stature, shorter limbs, and motor problems. It is important for parents to be aware of the symptoms, possibilities [...]

In December this year, the Paley European Institute Clinic welcomed a special guest – the First Lady of the Republic of Poland, Mrs. Marta Nawrocka. The visit took place as part of the Paley & Friends initiative, a project created for the youngest patients who are undergoing difficult treatment and rehabilitation at our center. The initiative aims not only to support children in [...]

Correct posture is more than just aesthetics. It is the foundation of efficient movement, stability, balance, and comfort in everyday life. Postural defects in children and adults can affect quality of life, cause pain, limit activity, and increase the risk of strain. Early diagnosis of posture defects in children and conscious therapy are an opportunity to avoid more serious problems [...]

For many parents, the first mention of "serial casting" sounds serious, and sometimes even dangerous. However, it is a non-invasive therapeutic method which, when properly planned and combined with intensive rehabilitation, can significantly improve gait, foot alignment, and upper limb function in children with neurological problems. At the Paley European Institute, serial casting is a conscious part of […]

When is it worth performing a hip ultrasound? The first months of a child's life are an extremely dynamic period of development – this is when the nervous system, movement patterns, and the foundations of correct posture are formed. At the same time, this is the time when it is easiest to detect subtle abnormalities before they begin to affect further development. That is why comprehensive diagnostics of infants, combining orthopedic examination, hip ultrasound […]

Clubfoot (pes equinovarus) is one of the most common congenital deformities of the musculoskeletal system in children. In a normally developing pregnancy, the foot is initially formed completely normally, and it is only in the second trimester that its growth is disrupted. As a result, the heel rises upward, the longitudinal arch is excessively hollowed out, the forefoot "escapes" inward, and the child [...]