Foot and ankle
Heel pain: when plantar fasciitis may be the cause
Heel pain has several possible causes. Understand common patterns, what an assessment involves, and which treatments are usually considered first.
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Articles on orthopedic health, treatment, innovation and care for children and adults.
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Custom 3D-printed casts: benefits and what the evidence shows
What five clinical studies show about comfort, hygiene and recovery with 3D-printed casts and splints, their limitations and questions to help choose a support.
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Parent guide: intensive training in young athletes
A practical guide to reviewing sport load, recognising injury signals and organising rest, nutrition and recovery in children and teenagers.
A load and recovery traffic light, signs that need assessment and a printable weekly record.
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Plantar fasciitis, 3D immobilisation and orthopedic care in Panama.
International patients
Orthopedic care in Panama: planning treatment from abroad
What to check before traveling to Panama for orthopedic care: assessment, records, follow-up, insurance and plans for returning home.
Children, growth and sport
New guides for families of active children and teenagers.
Sport and growth
Sports injuries in children: when to seek care and how to return
Signs that need assessment, why growing bones need special consideration, and how to plan a return to sport for each injury.
Sport and growth
Heel pain in active children: understanding Sever's disease
A common cause of heel pain during growth: how it is assessed, when to seek care, and which activity adjustments may help.
Sport and growth
Osgood-Schlatter: pain below the knee in teenagers
Understand how this knee pain relates to growth and sport, what an assessment involves, and ways to manage symptoms.
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