Bones, Joints & Connective Tissue

Joints in children can become inflamed and lead to a condition known as arthritis. These inflamed arthritic joints may sometimes need to be aspirated and/or injected with a medication as part of treatment. The medication used is a form of steroid called “Triamcinolone”. The purpose of the steroid injection is …

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What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a type of chronic arthritis which starts in children and adolescents under the age of 16 years. It is similar to rheumatoid arthritis in adults but is NOT the same disease. How common is JIA? In Malaysia, the number of …

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What is Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)? Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is a term used to describe hip joints which are loose or unstable in babies or children due to abnormalities with the development of the hip joint. This condition was previously known as Congenital Dislocation of …

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What is benign hypermobility? Benign hypermobility is described as looseness of the joints that allows the joints to move more than what it is suppose to. To better understand this, a joint is where two bones meet with fluid in between to allow it to move. The joint is also …

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What is scoliosis? Scoliosis in simple terms means a crooked spine. The normal spine curves in and out when you look from the side and looks straight from the back. In scoliosis, the spine curves side-to-side when you look at it from the back. This gives an “S” or “C” …

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Joint pains are not uncommon in children. Often these pains are non-specific in nature and are not secondary to significant medical conditions. However, there are a small number of children who have joint pains which are caused by underlying diseases or medical conditions. The painful joint Joint pain can arise …

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Orthopaedic conditions are those affecting the musculoskeletal system. This system consists of bones, joints and muscles all working under the control of your brain. Most orthopaedic conditions are temporary and just a part of growing up. However some conditions need prompt treatment. What are some common orthopedic conditions in children? …

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