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  • Congential hip dysplasia in the orphan child  By : George Rogu M.D.
    We just received a referral of a 1 year old child to evaluate. The report states that she has "dysplasia of coxofermoral joints". I'm wondering if this is the same as "hip dysplasia" which I understand appears on a lot of referrals.
  • Rickets in the Orphan child  By : George Rogu M.D.
    I am considering this sibling group from Russia (Vladimir), two girls 5 and 8 years old. On the medical report of the younger child, it states that she has had Rickets but her health is now good. It does not state what caused rickets. My concern is that she will have future medical problems from this. What do I need to know and what should I expect?
  • Reader's Question on Club Foot deformity...  By : George Rogu M.D.
    My referral is a special needs newborn with bilateral clubfoot. What is this condition and is it correctable?