Pediatric Orthopaedics

In the introductory segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca provides a brief introduction to his series.

In the first segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca shares his first principle, the foot is not a joint. He then applies this principle to cavovarus and flatfoot deformities.

In the second segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses subtalar joint position and motion.

In the third segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca describes the acetabulum pedis and compares and contrasts this structure with the acetabulum pelvis.

In the fourth segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses how the shape of the foot is determined by the bones and ligaments in the foot and not the muscles.

In the fifth and sixth segments on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses how muscle balancing will not correct structural foot deformities.

In the seventh segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses the biomechanics of the subtalar joint complex during walking.

In the eighth segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses the lever arm of the calf and foot and how foot deformities can lead to lever arm dysfunction.

In the ninth segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses the default position of the subtalar joint (valgus/everted).

In the tenth and final segment on the biomechanics of the pediatric foot, Dr. Vince Mosca discusses the importance of preserving subtalar joint motion.