Clinical series of primary epiphyseal and metaepiphyseal tubercular osteomyelitis are few. The purpose of our study was to retrospectively review the presentation, healing response and functional results of 8 such cases in children. MATERIAL AND METHODS The patients were evaluated for pain, deformity, range of motion, limb length discrepancy (if any) and recurrence. Serial radiographs of the ...

Musculoskeletal imbalances or pathologies often develop into secondary physical conditions or complications that may affect the mobility and quality of life of people with lower-limb amputation. Using one or more prostheses causes people with amputation to alter the biomechanics of their movement. For example, people with lower-limb amputation often favor and stress their intact lower limb more...