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  • Advice For Teens Recovering From A Concussion Advice For Teens Recovering From A Concussion, Monique Burton, MD, 2012, Video

    In this video, Dr. Monique Burton goes over several things your teen can do to make sure they allow enough time for healing.

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  • Against The Odds: Children Facing Death Or Disability & Living To Tell About It Against The Odds: Children Facing Death Or Disability & Living To Tell About It, Staheli, L., 2016, PDF

    Staheli, L.
    Book. 2016. GHO Publications. 29 Pages.
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  • Arthrogryposis: A Text Atlas Arthrogryposis: A Text Atlas, Staheli L, Hall JA, Jaffe KM, Paholke DO (eds.), 2012, PDF

    Staheli L, Hall JA, Jaffe KM, Paholke DO (eds.)
    2008 (1998). Book. 185 pp.
    •   Download PDF
  • Basics Of Wound Care Basics Of Wound Care, Semer N, Watts H., 2012, PDF

    Semer N, Watts H.
    Book. 2003. GHO Publications. 16 Pages.
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  • Bo’s Cherub Feet Bo’s Cherub Feet, DeLeon K, 2012, PDF

    DeLeon K
    Book. 2012. GHO Publications. 22 Pages.
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  • Bo’s Straight & Strong Feet Bo’s Straight & Strong Feet, DeLeon K, 2014, PDF

    DeLeon K
    Book. 2012. GHO Publications. 32 Pages.
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  • CBM Flip Charts: How To Improve The Health & Development Of Your Child [Preventing Impairment & Disability] CBM Flip Charts: How To Improve The Health & Development Of Your Child [Preventing Impairment & Disability], CBM, 2018, PDF

    CBM
    Flip chart. 2012. CBM. 22 Pages.
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  • CBM Flip Charts: How You Can Help Your Child With Cerebral Palsy CBM Flip Charts: How You Can Help Your Child With Cerebral Palsy, CBM, 2018, PDF

    CBM
    Flip chart. 2012. CBM. 32 Pages.
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  • CBM Flip Charts: Recognising Impairments At Birth CBM Flip Charts: Recognising Impairments At Birth, CBM, 2018, PDF

    CBM
    Flip chart. 2012. 28 Pages.
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  • Children, Teenagers, & Cyber Bullying Children, Teenagers, & Cyber Bullying, Cora Breuner, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Cora Breuner covers the basic concerns, safeguards, and dangers around cyber-bullying.

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  • Chronic Osteomyelitis In Children Chronic Osteomyelitis In Children, Spiegel D, Penny N., 2012, PDF

    Spiegel D, Penny N.
    Article. Techniques in Orthopedics. 2005. 20(2):142–152.
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  • Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning of Supracondylar Fractures in Children Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning of Supracondylar Fractures in Children, Tầm V, Phuởc N, et al., 2012, PDF

    Tầm V, Phuởc N, et al.
    Presentation.
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  • Clubfoot Guide For Parents Clubfoot Guide For Parents, Mosca V., 2012, PDF

    Mosca V.
    Flyer. 2010. GHO Publications. 3 Pages.
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  • Clubfoot: Biomechanics and practical principles-based application of the Ponseti method Clubfoot: Biomechanics and practical principles-based application of the Ponseti method, Mosca, Vince, 2012, PDF

    Mosca, Vince
    Book. 2021. GHO Publications. 56 Pages.
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  • Clubfoot: Ponseti Management Clubfoot: Ponseti Management, Staheli L, 2012, PDF

    Staheli L
    Poster. 18" x 24". 2008. GHO Publication.
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  • Clubfoot: Ponseti Management Clubfoot: Ponseti Management, Staheli L, Ponseti I, et al., 2012, PDF

    Staheli L, Ponseti I, et al.
    Book. 2009. GHO Publications. 32 Pages.
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  • Concussions in Teens–Teenology 101 Concussions in Teens–Teenology 101, Monique Burton, MD, 2012, Video

    In this video, Dr. Monique Burton explains how you can get a concussion and what signs to look for.

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  • Easter Seal Guide To Children’s Orthopaedics Easter Seal Guide To Children’s Orthopaedics, The Easter Seal Society, 2012, PDF

    The Easter Seal Society
    Book. 2008. GHO Publications. 100 Pages.
    Originally published by The Easter Seal Society, 1982.
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  • Eating Eggless Eating Eggless, Campbell E, 2017, PDF

    Campbell E
    Book. 2016. Haida Point Property LLC. 279 Pages.
    •   Download PDF
  • Effective Mobility For Children With Motor Disabilities Effective Mobility For Children With Motor Disabilities, Butler C, 2012, PDF

    Butler C
    Book. 2010. GHO Publications. 36 Pages.
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  • Evaluating Intoeing In Children Evaluating Intoeing In Children, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli describes a method for evaluating intoeing in children, the natural history of this condition, and common causes.

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  • Evaluation Of Back Pain In Children & Adolescents [Complete Discussion] Evaluation Of Back Pain In Children & Adolescents [Complete Discussion], Wally Krengel, 2014, Video

    In this video, Dr. Wally Krengel summarizes how to identify and treat various types of back pain in children.

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  • Evaluation Of Limps In Children [Complete Discussion] Evaluation Of Limps In Children [Complete Discussion], Mark Dales, MD, 2014, Video

    In this video, Dr. Mark Dales offers a comprehensive overview of gait disturbances in children.

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  • Flexible Flatfoot In Children Flexible Flatfoot In Children, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli discusses the management of patients with flexible flat feet. He emphasizes that stiff flat feet require evaluation, but flexible flatfeet are benign in both children and adults.

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  • HELP Guide To Burn Contractures In Developing Countries HELP Guide To Burn Contractures In Developing Countries, Ledbetter K, 2012, PDF

    Ledbetter K
    Guide. 2010. GHO Publications. 33 Pages.
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  • HELP Guide To Cerebral Palsy HELP Guide To Cerebral Palsy, Berker N & Yalcin S, 2012, PDF

    Berker N & Yalcin S
    Guide. 2010. GHO Publications. 148 Pages.
    •   Download PDF
  • Hip Dysplasia: Surgical Treatment Hip Dysplasia: Surgical Treatment, Theddy Slongo, MD, 2019, Video

    In this video, Dr. Theddy Slongo discusses the surgical management of hip dysplasia at the 10º Curso de Condiciones Ortopédicas de la Universidad Austral de Chile.

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  • Hip Pain In Children Hip Pain In Children, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad discusses the differential diagnosis for hip pain in the child with a focus on providing information for the primary care provider.

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  • Hip Spica Baby-Toddler-Parent Experience Hip Spica Baby-Toddler-Parent Experience, IHDIOnline, 2010, Video

    In this video, parents of children in a hip spica cast discuss their experience of taking care of their child with the cast.

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  • Hlabisa Hospital Handbook Hlabisa Hospital Handbook, Davies G. (ed.), 2012, PDF

    Davies G. (ed.)
    Book. 2009. GHO Publications. 201 Pages.
    •   Download PDF
  • How To Hip-Healthy Swaddle Your Baby How To Hip-Healthy Swaddle Your Baby, IHDIOnline, 2011, Video

    In this video, Dr. Charles Price from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI), explains why special attention should be paid to how your baby is swaddled to prevent hip dysplasia. Multiple hip-healthy swaddling methods are demonstrated.

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  • How To Swaddle Your Baby How To Swaddle Your Baby, IHDIOnline, 2018, Video

    In this video, Dr. Charles Price from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI), describes how babies should be swaddled to prevent hip dysplasia.

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  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Vince Mosca, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Vince Mosca gives an overview of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. He provides a visual pneumonic for organizing the signs, symptoms, physical exam findings, and laboratory findings of the condition.

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  • Kobey’s Chronicles: Part 01 [Introduction] Kobey’s Chronicles: Part 01 [Introduction], Kobey Chew, 2016, Video

    The first in a series by Kobey Chew about growing up and going to school with a disability.

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  • Kobey’s Chronicles: Part 02 [Covering My Bases] Kobey’s Chronicles: Part 02 [Covering My Bases], Kobey Chew, 2017, Video

    The second in a series by Kobey Chew, this time telling the story of how he thrived at baseball despite his disability.

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  • Lack Of Benefit Of Physiotherapy On Function Following Supracondylar Humerus Fracture Lack Of Benefit Of Physiotherapy On Function Following Supracondylar Humerus Fracture, Gregory Schmale, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Gregory Schmale provides a video abstract of a study that demonstrated a lack of benefit of physiotherapy following supracondylar humerus fractures.

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  • Life’s Toughest Moments: A Parent’s Guide When Facing End Of Life Decisions With Their Child Life’s Toughest Moments: A Parent’s Guide When Facing End Of Life Decisions With Their Child, Smith J, Kvinsland B, 2012, PDF

    Smith J, Kvinsland B
    Book. 2006. GHO Publications. 102 Pages.
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  • Limb Deficiencies Limb Deficiencies, Hugh Watts, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Hugh Watts provides an overview of limb deficiencies in children covering proportional growth and development capabilities.

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  • Lower Limb Deformities: Analysis and Diagnosis Lower Limb Deformities: Analysis and Diagnosis, Theddy Slongo, MD, 2019, Video

    In this video, Dr. Theddy Slongo provides an overview on the management of angular limb deformities in the lower extremity with a focus on the principles of deformity correction at the 10º Curso de Condiciones Ortopédicas de la Universidad Austral de Chile.

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  • Management Of Arthrogryposis Management Of Arthrogryposis, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli provides an overview on the management of amyoplasia with a particular focus on the child’s development and timing of orthopedic surgeries.

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  • Myths & Facts About Medical Scan Radiation Myths & Facts About Medical Scan Radiation, Kenneth Gundle, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Kenneth Gundle provides a quick rundown on the myths and facts of radiation exposure from medical imaging.

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  • Normal Gait Of A 9 Year-Old Boy Normal Gait Of A 9 Year-Old Boy, Matías Sepúlveda Oviedo, MD, 2015, Video

    This video demonstrates the normal gait in a 9-year-old child.

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  • One Step At A Time: A Guide For Parents Navigating The Hospital Experience With Their Child One Step At A Time: A Guide For Parents Navigating The Hospital Experience With Their Child, Smith J & Kvinsland B, 2012, PDF

    Smith J & Kvinsland B
    Book. 2005. GHO Publications. 216 Pages.
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  • One-Minute Guide For Selecting The Best Shoes For Your Child One-Minute Guide For Selecting The Best Shoes For Your Child, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli describes how to select the best shoes for your child.

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  • One-Minute Screening Exam One-Minute Screening Exam, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli describes the importance of performing a brief screening exam in children.

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  • Orthopaedic Techniques In The Management Of The Residua Of Paralytic Poliomyelitis Orthopaedic Techniques In The Management Of The Residua Of Paralytic Poliomyelitis, Watts HG., 2012, PDF

    Watts HG.
    Article. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2005. 20(2):179–189.
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  • Ortolani’s Test Ortolani’s Test, Amr Abdelgawad, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Amr Abdelgawad demonstrates the proper method for performing the Ortolani maneuver to evaluate for a dislocated hip. He also provides two examples of newborns with a positive Ortolani sign.

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  • Paediatric Surgery: A Comprehensive Text For Africa Paediatric Surgery: A Comprehensive Text For Africa, Ameh E, Bickler S, Lakhoo K, et al. (eds.) , 2012, PDF

    Ameh E, Bickler S, Lakhoo K, et al. (eds.)
    Book. 2011. GHO Publications. 800 Pages.
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  • Participating in Sports–Teenology 101 Participating in Sports–Teenology 101, Monique Burton, MD, 2012, Video

    In this video, Dr. Monique Burton goes over the many benefits of participating in sports.

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  • Pavlik Harness Application (English) Pavlik Harness Application (English), Pablo Castañeda, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Pablo Castañeda demonstrates the proper technique for applying the Pavlik harness for the treatment of hip dysplasia.

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  • Poliomyelitis Poliomyelitis, Huckstep R, 2016, PDF

    Huckstep R
    Book. 2016. GHO Publications. 293 Pages.
    Originally published by Churchill Livingstone, 1975.
    •   Download PDF
  • Preparing Your Teen For College: Drugs, Alcohol, Eating Disorders – Teenology 101 Preparing Your Teen For College: Drugs, Alcohol, Eating Disorders – Teenology 101, Cora Breuner, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Cora Breuner provides tips on how to prepare your teen for college with a focus on discussing alcohol use, drinking and driving, safety, and healthy habits.

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  • Preparing Your Teen For College: Immunizations & Medical Care Preparing Your Teen For College: Immunizations & Medical Care, Cora Breuner, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Cora Breuner provides tips on keeping your children safe while at college.

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  • Ritual Of The Bedside Exam Ritual Of The Bedside Exam, Khan Academy, 2011, Video

    In this video, Dr. Abraham Verghese describes the ritual of the bedside exam with a discussion on the history and patient-provider relationship.

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  • Seven Features To Guide Selecting The Best Shoes For Your Child Seven Features To Guide Selecting The Best Shoes For Your Child, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli provides seven different criteria for good shoes for children.

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  • Skeletal Dysplasia Skeletal Dysplasia, Mackenzie W, Scott C, et al., 2012, PDF

    Mackenzie W, Scott C, et al.
    Poster. 18" x 24". 2007.
    •   Download PDF
  • Sleep Is Essential For Children’s & Teenagers’ Sports Sleep Is Essential For Children’s & Teenagers’ Sports, Cora Breuner, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Cora Breuner discusses the importance of sleep and provides tips on how to ensure your child is well-rested.

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  • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE): Treatment and Advances Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE): Treatment and Advances, Theddy Slongo, MD, 2019, Video

    In this video, Dr. Theddy Slongo discusses the surgical management of the slipped capital femoral epiphysis at the 10º Curso de Condiciones Ortopédicas de la Universidad Austral de Chile.

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  • Standards In Pediatric Orthopaedics: Tables, Charts, And Graphs Illustrating Growth Standards In Pediatric Orthopaedics: Tables, Charts, And Graphs Illustrating Growth, Hensinger R, 2012, PDF

    Hensinger R
    Book. 2008. GHO Publications. 408 Pages.
    Originally published by Raven Press Books, 1986.
    •   Download PDF
  • Surgical Care for Children | Guidelines for the primary referral hospital Surgical Care for Children | Guidelines for the primary referral hospital, Stephen W Bickler, Emmanuel A Ameh, 2025, PDF

    Stephen W Bickler, Emmanuel A Ameh
    Book. GHO Publications. 2011. 298 Pages. ISBN: 978-0-230-02865-4
    •   Download PDF
  • Surprising Facts About Land Mines & Children Surprising Facts About Land Mines & Children, Hugh Watts, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Hugh Watts provides an overview of the overwhelming proliferation and dangers of unexploded mines, particularly in developing countries and around children.

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  • The Importance of Physical Activity–Teenology 101 The Importance of Physical Activity–Teenology 101, Monique Burton, MD, 2012, Video

    In this video, Dr. Monique Burton goes over the benefits of physical activity and building a healthy lifestyle.

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  • The Myth Of ‘Harmless Treatment’ The Myth Of ‘Harmless Treatment’, Lynn Staheli, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Lynn Staheli discusses the results of a study that demonstrate what is often considered harmless treatment is often harmful to the child. He also provides tips on how to provide treatment that is both necessary and effective.

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  • The Ponseti Method Of Clubfoot Care: Why The Ponseti Method Works The Ponseti Method Of Clubfoot Care: Why The Ponseti Method Works, Norgrove Penny, MD, 2018, Video

    In this video, Dr. Norgrove Penny of the Global Clubfoot Initiative provides an in-depth discussion on why the Ponseti method works for correction of the clubfoot deformity.

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  • The Ponseti Method Of Clubfoot Care׃ Where To Put Your Fingers The Ponseti Method Of Clubfoot Care׃ Where To Put Your Fingers, Norgrove Penny, MD, 2018, Video

    In this video, Dr. Norgrove Penny of the Global Clubfoot Initiative provides an in-depth discussion on how to perform the Ponseti method for clubfoot correction.

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  • The Quick Rotational Profile Exam The Quick Rotational Profile Exam, Tom Jinguji, MD, 2013, Video

    In this video, Dr. Tom Jinguji demonstrates the rotational profile exam for the evaluation of in-toeing children.

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  • Treatment Of Congenital Clubfoot Using The Ponseti Method: Workshop Manual Treatment Of Congenital Clubfoot Using The Ponseti Method: Workshop Manual, Lohan, I, 2012, PDF

    Lohan, I
    Manual. GHO Publications. 2011. 55 Pages.
    •   Download PDF
  • Tuberculosis Of The Musculoskeletal System Tuberculosis Of The Musculoskeletal System, Spiegel D, Singh G, Banskota A., 2012, PDF

    Spiegel D, Singh G, Banskota A.
    Article. Techniques in Orthopaedics. 2005. 20(2):167–178.
    •   Download PDF
  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 01 [Introduction To Series] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 01 [Introduction To Series], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In this video, Dr. Michael Sussman introduces a series of videos on understanding and analyzing children’s gait.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 02 [Patient Assessment] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 02 [Patient Assessment], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In this second segment of the series, Dr. Michael Sussman discusses how to perform a targeted physical examination to assess the child’s gait.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 03 [Intro To Computer-Based 3-D Analysis] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 03 [Intro To Computer-Based 3-D Analysis], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In the third part of the video series, Dr. Michael Sussman, provides an overview on 3-D gait analysis, how it is completed, and what types of information this can provide the clinician.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 04 [Basic Musculoskeletal Biomechanics] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 04 [Basic Musculoskeletal Biomechanics], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In the fourth part of the video series, Dr. Michael Sussman describes the biomechanics of gait.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 05 [The Gait Cycle] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 05 [The Gait Cycle], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In the fifth part of the video series, Dr. Michael Sussman discusses the components of the gait cycle including the swing and stance phase as well as how to analyze gait in multiple planes.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 06A [Normal Movement Joint By Joint] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 06A [Normal Movement Joint By Joint], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In the sixth part of the video series, Dr. Michael Sussman discusses the normal motion of the hip, pelvis, knee, and ankle during gait.

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  • Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 06B [Coronal & Axial Plane] Understanding & Analyzing Gait For The Clinician: Part 06B [Coronal & Axial Plane], Michael Sussman, MD, 2018, Video

    In the seventh and final part of the video series, Dr. Michael Sussman discusses the evaluation of gait in the coronal and axial plane.

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  • What Parents Should Know About Flatfeet, Intoeing, Bent Legs, And Shoes For Children What Parents Should Know About Flatfeet, Intoeing, Bent Legs, And Shoes For Children, Staheli L, Mosca V., 2012, PDF

    Staheli L, Mosca V.
    2004. GHO Publication. 8 pp.
    •   Download PDF
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