Many childhood disorders affect the hip and its development and can have lifelong consequences for the adult's way of life. This book discusses the aetiology of these disorders, as well as their presentation, diagnosis, treatment and the range of outcomes. Chapters cover the anatomy and embryology; physical examination; role of the hip in gait and gait analysis; and hip orthoses. It is written for all those who manage the health of children, primarily for paediatricians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and orthotists.

1. The growth of the skull and face David Dunaway and Robert Evans; 2. The classification and clinical diagnosis of craniosynostosis Dominic Thompson and Jonathon Britto; 3. The molecular genetics of craniosynostosis Willie Reardon and Jonathon Britto; 4. The epidemiology and incidence of craniosynostosis Louise Wilson; 5. The ante-natal diagnosis of craniosynostosis Lynn Chitty; 6. Imaging and craniosynostosis Kling Chong; 7. Principles of management of the child with craniosynostosis David Dunaway, Robert Evans, Richard Hayward and Barry Jones; 8. Management of raised ICP Richard Hayward and Ken Nischal; 9 Management of airway obstruction Susannah Leighton and Rod Lane; 10. Management of ophthalmological complications Ken Nischal; 11. Management of malocclusion and dental complications Robert Evans; 12. Psychological considerations Daniella Hearst; 13. Neurological problems of children with craniosynostosis and the role of the paediatrician Lucinda Carr; 14. Speech and language development Caroleen Shipster; 15. Hearing disorders Tony Sirimanna; 16. The management of feeding problems in children with complex craniosynostosis Valerie Pereira; 17. The role of the clinical nurse specialist Andrea White; 18. Anaesthesia and the child with craniosynostosis Bob Bingham and Sue Mallory; 19. The surgical management of the child with craniosynostosis David Dunaway, Robert Evans, Richard Hayward and Barry Jones; Index.