Two cases of lumbar disc herniation are reported in children. The disease is very rare during growth and the authors describe the clinical aspect and discuss treatment. A new concept of the pathogenesis is proposed.

Adolescent↗

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[Patellar instability in children].

Current work on disease states involving the patella has led to increased interest in patellar instability. We reviewed a series of patellar luxations. True trauma-induced luxations are rare. Most cases are recurrent luxations in subjects with a morphological anomaly of the knee extensor system. Because of the growth cartilages, selective therapeutic techniques are needed to stabilize the patella. Recurrent or permanent luxations of the patella result from congenital malformations of the muscles or skeleton. A complete MRI study is highly indicated. The patella can be correctly realigned by surgical release. In cases with femoropatellar dysplasia, which is not specific for children, well conducted rehabilitation therapy often leads to favourable outcome.

Adolescent↗

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[Echography of the foot in newborn infants. Preliminary study].

Xrays are of a poor help in the diagnosis of the deformities of the foot in the neonate. As a modern imagying, ultrasounds allow to show the cartilaginous frames and also the soft-tissues. Some special views are used which can give interesting informations about the abnormal connexions of the hindfoot and also the midtarsal joint. This procedure is also used for the follow up during the treatment in order to appreciate its efficiency.

Clubfoot↗