Talipes equinovarus is a deformity of the foot and ankle commonly found at birth (the foot is fully plantar-flexed and there is midtarsal adduction causing a varus deformity). It is…
Introduction Tetralogy of Fallot – R-to-L shunt – CYANOTIC THE most common cause of cyanotic heart disease – but only accounts for <10% of all congenital cardiac abnormalities Has four…
Introduction The limping or non-weight bearing child is a common general practice and emergency department presentation, that can cause a lot of stress for parents. There are also a wide…
Differential Diagnoses The vomiting child is a very common presentation to general practice and emergency departments. By far the most common cause is an infective (usually viral) gastroenteritis, but it is very important…
Introduction Transient synovitis (a.k.a. Irritable Hip) is the most common cause of hip pain in children aged 3-8. It can be difficult to differentiate from the much more serious septic…