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Ponseti Cast – What Does It Look Like, How Long Does It Last, and How Do You Care for a Child in a Cast at Home?
The first time a cast is applied is a moment that many parents recall as one of the most difficult parts of the entire treatment process. A child’s small, delicate leg—and suddenly a heavy cast reaching almost to the groin. Questions arise: Won’t the child get too hot? Doesn’t it hurt? How do you bathe them? How do you change their diaper? We answer all these questions—[…]
My child was born with clubfoot—what should I do now?
You heard the doctor say, “Your child has clubfoot.” In an instant, the joy of your child’s birth is mixed with anxiety and dozens of questions. Is it serious? Will your child be able to walk? Will they need surgery? Let’s start with the most important thing: it’s not the end of the world. Clubfoot is a fully treatable condition—and with proper treatment, children run, jump […]
Clubfoot isn't the end of the world
Clubfoot is a congenital defect that is present at birth. It is characterized by a specific foot alignment consisting of four elements: plantar flexion, heel varus, cavus deformity, and forefoot adduction. A foot deformed in this way resembles a golf club in shape, hence the English name for the condition, “clubfoot.” In Poland, this condition affects approximately 1 in 1,000 newborns. As Dr. Kapiński explains, the key […]
Skeletal Dysplasias: Types, Symptoms, and Early Diagnosis – What Every Parent Should Know
Is your child growing differently than their peers? Do their limbs seem disproportionately short? Are they already experiencing joint pain in preschool? It could be skeletal dysplasia—a congenital bone development disorder that requires early diagnosis and specialized care. What are skeletal dysplasias? Musculoskeletal dysplasias are a group of congenital developmental disorders of the musculoskeletal system that affect growth and development […]
Guided Growth: A Revolution in Pediatric Orthopedics – What Is the Hemiepiphysiodesis Method?
Limb deformities in children with skeletal dysplasias do not necessarily mean surgery is inevitable. Thanks to the method of guided growth, correction is possible without cutting the bone—all it takes is a small plate and time. What is guided growth? A child’s bones grow in length thanks to growth plates—zones of active cell division located at the ends of long bones. In children with skeletal dysplasias, […]