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When Pediatricians Should Refer a Patient with Infant Hip Dysplasia: Dr. Sankar Addresses Common Questions
Dr. Sankar addresses common questions about infant hip dysplasia, when to request an ultrasound, bracing options and when surgery is needed.
Treating Infants with Complex DDH: A Q&A with Dr. Sankar
Treating infants with complex developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) requires the best diagnostic tools, a full range of brace options and when needed, complex surgery.
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease: A Case Study
When A.L. was 11 years old, he complained of pain in his left hip. The pain subsided, but a week and a half later, A.L. came home crying and barely able to walk. The pain in his hip had become “excruciating.”
Seeing Food as Medicine
The Integrative Health Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offers helpful tips and specialized programs to support children with GI symptoms.
The Power of Yoga Breathing for Children
Find out how you can introduce the idea of breathwork in ways your child will understand and enjoy.
Try Mindfulness to Calm and Focus Your Kids and Yourself
Mindfulness is the act of paying attention to the present moment. Learn how it can be helpful and how to get started.
How Aromatherapy Can Help Children
Used thoughtfully and carefully, aromatherapy can help children, as well as adults, feel calmer and sleep better. It is also shown to reduce nausea, discomfort and pain.
The Integrative Health Program Helps Families Find Elusive Answers
Complementary care provided by the Integrative Health Program at CHOP considers the whole child — family, environment, mind, body and soul. It can help reduce stress, speed healing, and in some cases resolve symptoms that aren’t addressed through more conventional therapies.
Infant Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend routine ultrasounds for every infant, but it does support referral for ultrasound and/or pediatric orthopedic consultation for babies with an abnormal physical exam or major risk factors for DDH.