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At Paley European Institute, we not only deal with congenital defects of the limbs, but also treat children after injuries. We enable our young patients to make a full recovery. We specialize in diagnosing orthopedic conditions and performing surgical procedures. However, treating patients after injuries is not all we offer. Our team of physiotherapists, who support pediatric orthopedics, are skilled in [...]

Diastrophic dysplasia (DD, DTD) is a genetic disease caused by a mutation in the DTDST gene, inherited in an autosomal recessive manner (you need to inherit this gene from both parents to get DTD). It is also known as diastrophic dwarfism. Bone dysplasia is a rare disorder - it occurs at a frequency of about 1 in 110,000 births and affects equally [...]

Achondroplasia is the most common form of chondrodysplasia, a disorder of epiphyseal cartilage growth. It is genetically determined. It is a disorder associated with shortening of the proximal parts of the limbs (arms and thighs) and deformities in the upper extremities. The bones of patients are shorter, which significantly affects their height. Adult women reach an average of 124 cm, and men 131 cm. In addition to short stature, patients [...]

  Arthrogryposis is a congenital disorder that involves multi-joint muscle contractures, joint stiffness and osteoarticular deformities. The condition has various etiologies and, unfortunately, cannot be prevented or guarded against. However, in the case of arthrogryposis, the symptoms can be effectively reduced, by choosing the right treatment, physiotherapy and rehabilitation. In this article we will tell you: arthrogryposis - what [...]

The spine in the body performs very important functions. It supports the entire body, supports its weight, provides balance, provides an "attachment" for many bones, absorbs shocks and protects the spinal cord and spinal nerves. It has a very complex structure. Its diseases are often associated with pain, interfere with dexterity and cause problems in daily functioning. Their occurrence is favored by a sedentary lifestyle [...]

Trauma surgery is a branch of medicine that deals with the surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system, including: bones, joints, ligaments and indirectly muscles, tendons and nerves affected by trauma. An injury is considered to be caused by various factors, such as thermal or mechanical, including falls, beatings or being hit by a car. The scope of trauma surgery depends on how severe the injury [...]