Achondroplasia is a rare genetic (inherited) bone disorder. It was once called dwarfism. Achondroplasia causes the strong, flexible tissue called cartilage to not be made into bone as normal. This causes a series of signs, such as short arms and legs and a large head. Learn more >
Clubfoot is a deformity of the foot. It's when one or both feet are turned inward. The condition affects the bones, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels. Learn more >
A congenital limb defect is when an arm or leg doesn’t form normally as a baby grows in the uterus. The baby is born with the defect. Treatment depends on the type of congenital limb defect. It may include an artificial limb, surgery, or rehab. Learn more >
A spine affected by kyphosis has a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae) in the upper back area, giving an abnormally rounded or humpback" appearance." Learn more >
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (or Perthes disease) is a rare hip condition that affects children. Over a number of years, the ball-shaped top of a child’s thighbone (femoral head) breaks down and re-forms. Learn more >
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited (genetic) bone disorder that is present at birth. It is also known as brittle bone disease. A child born with OI may have soft bones that break (fracture) easily, bones that are not formed normally, and other problems. Signs and symptoms may range from mild to severe. Learn more >
A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture happens, it is classified as either open or closed. Fractures happen when more force is applied to the bone than the bone can absorb. Breaks in bones can happen from falls or trauma, or as a result of a direct hit to the body. Learn more >
Detailed information on sports injuries in children, including prevention, overuse injuries, sprains, strains, and heat-related illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke). Learn more >
Scoliosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). A normal spine appears straight when looked at from behind. But a child with scoliosis has a spine with an S or C shape. The child may look like he or she is leaning to one side. Learn more >
Achondroplasia is a rare genetic (inherited) bone disorder. It was once called dwarfism. Achondroplasia causes the strong, flexible tissue called cartilage to not be made into bone as normal. This causes a series of signs, such as short arms and legs and a large head. Learn more >
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition of the hip joint that affects children. In SCFE, the ball of the thighbone (femoral head) slips off the neck of the thighbone. Learn more >
Detailed information on overuse injuries in children, including jumper's knee, patellar
tendonitis, little leaguers' elbow, little leaguers' shoulder, osteochondritis dissecans,
Sever's disease, shin splints, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease, spondylolisthesis,
and spondylolysis
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Tendonitis is when a tendon is inflamed. When a tendon is inflamed, it can cause swelling, pain, and discomfort. Another problem called tenosynovitis is linked to tendonitis. This is the inflammation of the lining of the tendon sheath around a tendon. Learn more >
