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Understanding SCFE (Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis): Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. Vidya Sagar Chandankere

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  Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is a serious pediatric orthopedic condition that affects the hip joint in adolescents, causing the femoral head (the ball at the top of the thigh bone) to slip off the neck of the bone due to a weakness in the growth plate. If not treated promptly, SCFE can lead to severe complications, including permanent hip deformity, chronic pain, and early-onset arthritis. Dr. Vidya Sagar Chandankere, a leading pediatric orthopedic specialist and surgeon in Prakash Nagar , has extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating SCFE, ensuring that young patients regain mobility and prevent long-term complications. In this blog, we explore what SCFE is, its causes, symptoms, and the most effective treatment options available. Understanding SCFE (Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis) SCFE is a condition that affects the hip joint during the growth spurts of adolescence, typically between the ages of 10 and 16. It occurs when the growth plate (physis) in the fem...

National Arthritis Awareness Month: Understanding Juvenile Arthritis with Dr. Vidya Sagar Chandankere

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  Arthritis is commonly perceived as a condition that affects older adults, but it can also impact children. Juvenile arthritis, a lesser-known but significant condition, affects thousands of children worldwide, causing joint pain, swelling, and potential long-term complications if left untreated. Observed every May, National Arthritis Awareness Month aims to educate people about arthritis, its symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Vidya Sagar Chandankere, a leading pediatric orthopedic specialist and surgeon in Prakash Nagar , has been at the forefront of diagnosing and managing juvenile arthritis effectively. In this blog, we explore what juvenile arthritis is, its causes, symptoms, and the most effective treatment options available. Juvenile arthritis (JA) is an umbrella term for several autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that affect children aged 16 or younger. Unlike osteoarthritis in adults, which is caused by wear and tear of the joints, juve...