Artículos del doctor: Mr Thomas Crompton Más de 7440 artículos avalados por los mejores especialistas médicos

Por Mr Thomas Crompton
01.02.22
Traumatólogo infantil

Guided growth surgery for lower limb deformity

Consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Thomas Crompton explains what bow-legs are, what causes them, how they are diagnosed and how they can be treated, if necessary.

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Por Mr Thomas Crompton
30.09.21
Traumatólogo

Is risky paediatric limb-lengthening surgery a thing of the past?

Innovation in limb-lengthening surgery has meant that less invasive procedures are now the norm. Despite this, parents and guardians may still have questions. Top Doctors speaks to Mr Thomas Crompton, a consultant orthopaedic and paediatric specialist, to address concerns about current limb-lengthening practice for children.

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Por Mr Thomas Crompton
20.09.21
Traumatólogo infantil

Falling flat? Misconceptions about flat feet

Some people's perception of having flat feet may not involve being a sporting legend, but did you know both Cristiano Ronaldo and Usain Bolt have them? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon and paediatric specialist, Mr Thomas Crompton, provides reassurance for parents who may be concerned about problems leading from flat feet and discusses how, on the whole, children having them is completely normal - and how they could be the feet of future champions.

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Por Mr Thomas Crompton
10.09.21
Traumatólogo infantil

Common children’s orthopaedic conditions

Reassurance is sometimes the most important thing when it comes to children's orthopaedics, especially when they are having growth spurts. Despite this, treatment might be required for even the most common things. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon and paediatric specialist Mr Thomas Crompton speaks to Top Doctors about various conditions he sees in his clinics.

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Por Mr Thomas Crompton
03.09.21
Traumatólogo infantil

Hip dysplasia in newborns

There are procedures need to be undertaken as soon as possible in order to address hip dysplasia in newborns despite the fact that the majority of babies can be treated without surgery. Mr Thomas Crompton, leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon, discusses how important diagnosis and treatment for hip dysplasia is.

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Por Mr Thomas Crompton
18.12.20
Traumatólogo

parent's guide DDH babies young children

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a hip condition in which the ball and socket joint of the hip doesn't form properly in babies and young children. Orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Thomas Crompton explains what causes it and how it can be treated.

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Por Mr Thomas Crompton
02.11.20
Traumatólogo

Limb lengthening: precise nail surgery

Limb lengthening surgery can be carried out on children whose legs are different length or if their legs are unusually short. In this article, we spoke with Mr Thomas Crompton, a leading trauma and orthopaedic surgeon about limb lengthening, whether it's painful, how long the lengthening process takes and how results are achieved.

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Por Mr Thomas Crompton
21.09.20
Traumatólogo infantil

Flat feet kids does my child need treatment

Flat feet in very young children is natural, however, the majority grow out of it by the time they reach the age of five. If they don't, it may be the case that they need some form of treatment. Mr Thomas Crompton, a leading consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, looks at why some children never develop arches, the problems it can cause and what can be done about it.

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