Full Description
The Parents' Guide to Children's Orthopaedics is a series of small booklets based on comm paediatric orthopaedic problems that often worry parents. Each booklet is written jointly by parents, children and healthcare providers from different disciplines. The breadth and depth of knowledge are set at what parents and children need to know about a particular problem so that they can contribute effectively to their mismanagement. The frequently asked questions are answered in a lay person language and medical terms are explained. Answers are supported with evidence-based facts. Clinical photographs, charts and radiological pictures are included to enhance understanding. The series includes the followings titles: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH); Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE); Legg-Calves-Perthes Disease (LCPD); Club feet; Flat feet; In-toeing and Out-toeing; Scoliosis; Cerebral palsy; Leg length discrepancy; Bone and joint infections.Ellie is a Year 9 high school student at North Chadderton School, where she is studying for her GCSE's, in the hope of fulfilling her ultimate dream of becoming a veterinary surgeon. Ellie was a very keen rugby union player, at the Huddersfield YMCA Rugby Union Club. She also accomplished her junior black belt status in Jujitsu at the age of 11.
