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Doc. Dr. İlker Sarıkaya
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebral Palsy
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
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Dikilitaş Mah. Hakkı Yeten Cad. Fulya, Beşiktaş / İstanbul
E: drilkersarikaya@gmail.com
(0212) 912 67 87
A sports branch which is suitable for the structure of the child should be chosen
This problem increases when the child does not engage in sports suitable for his/her anatomical structure and motor development. Therefore, it is useful for parents to consult a pediatric orthopedist when choosing a sports branch for their children.
How can I tell if my child has a flatfoot?
Since the muscle development in children is not enough, the foot pit is not formed during the toddler period. This formation usually begins at the age of 4 and lasts until the age of 10.
Risk Factors for Perthes Disease
Perthes disease is caused by the disruption of the blood supply in the rounded head at the uppermost part of the thighbone which is called femur. The disease which occurs at the age of between 4 and 8 is seen in one out of every 10.000 children.
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Muscle relaxation operation behind the knee (Hamstring tenotomy)
Hamstring muscles are located at the back of the knee. Increased spasticity due to strained muscles behind the...
Thigh area muscle relaxation operation (Adductor tenotomy)
Increased spasticity due to strained thigh muscles disturb walking biomechanics and cause a series of problems that may...
Tendon transfer from behind the ankle (Tibialis posterior tendon transfer)
Tibialis posterior tendon is located at the back and inside of the ankle. Muscles strained due to increased...
Congenital Arm Paralysis – Brachial Palsy
The brachial palsy is defined as a muscle weakness or paralysis of different severity degrees, which develops in...
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
The congenital incongruence between the bones constituting the hip joint is called “developmental dysplasia of the hip.” Conditions...
Perthes Disease
It manifests in limping and hobbling in children. Early diagnosis is essential in the treatment of Perthes, which...
Protective Hip Surgery and its Purpose
Protective hip surgery means taking necessary measures in time to prevent complete calcification of the hip and preventing...
Sports Injuries in Children
Sports injuries in children are common occurrences. Since child tissue is delicate compared to adults they have a...
Flatfoot
Muscles and bones that form the foot have curves. The lack of the most important curve, the longitudinal...
Gait Analysis
Three Dimensioned Gait Analysis Gait analysis is a diagnosis method that is extremely helpful to treatment when performed...
Spinal Problems – Kyphosis
Hollow Back Kyphosis, also commonly known as hump, is a disease that occurs with the spine bending forward....
Spinal Problems – Scoliosis
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis This frequent type of scoliosis is most commonly seen in age group 10-18 and is...
Congenital Clubfoot
Pes Equinovarus Seen in one case per 1000 births, pes Equinovarus is seen more frequently in boys, compared...
Treatment Methods in Cerebral Palsy
The goal is different for each child. Some children have problems in sitting and some in walking. Therefore...
Cerebral Palsy
Colloquially known as brain paralysis, cerebral palsy is the non-progressive but irremediable damage occurring in the brain from...
Deformity Correction
Deformity is a general term used to define bends and disfigurations in the bones. Knee area deformities are colloquially...
Leg Lengthening Treatment
Duration of Treatment During leg lengthening treatment, post operation rehabilitation and exercise are very important. Exercise program is...
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