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A diagnosis of a disability in a child is an enormous emotional challenge for parents. Shortly thereafter, however, another equally difficult task arises: navigating the maze of procedures and bureaucracy. Natalia Gos, a physician assistant at the Paley European Institute who has been helping families through this process for years, shares practical insights on how to effectively obtain the necessary documents and support […]

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 […]

Skeletal dysplasia isn’t just a single moment in life—it’s a long journey, where each stage requires different kinds of support. What does comprehensive patient care look like, from diagnosis in infancy through to an active adult life? Dysplasia doesn’t end with a diagnosis. For many families, a diagnosis of skeletal dysplasia—whether achondroplasia, pseudoachondroplasia, diastrophic dysplasia, Morquio syndrome […]

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, […]

Cosmetic leg lengthening is an increasingly popular procedure that allows patients to achieve their ideal body proportions. One of the innovative techniques used in this field is the LON (Lengthening Over Nail) method, which combines a traditional surgical approach with modern internal systems. This method enables precise limb lengthening, minimizing the risk of complications and shortening recovery time compared to classic […]

What is an osteotomy? It is a surgical procedure that involves cutting a bone to correct its alignment or alter the biomechanical axis of a limb. In orthopedic practice, the term osteotomy refers to procedures used to treat bone deformities, degenerative joint changes, congenital defects, or the effects of post-traumatic injuries. Thanks to precise reconstruction, it is possible to restore proper joint loading, reduce pain […]