Congenital and Hereditary Disorders
Metatarsus Adductus
Metatarsus adductus is a common foot deformity noted at birth that causes the front half of the foot, or forefoot, to turn inward.
Congenital Limb Defects
Congenital limb defects occur when a portion or the entire upper or lower limb fails to form normally when the baby is developing in the uterus.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteogenesis imperfecta is also known as brittle-bone disease because it is characterized by bones that break easily without a specific cause.
Congenital Hand Deformities
Early consultation with a hand surgeon is an important part of the treatment process for the child born with a hand deformity.
Clubfoot
Clubfoot is a congenital foot deformity. It affects the bones, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels and can affect one or both feet.
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a condition of the hip joint present at birth. The hip socket may be shallow, allowing the end of the femur to slip in and out.
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy causes the muscles in the body to become very weak. The muscles break down and are replaced with fatty deposits over time.
Growth-Related Disorders
Nursemaid's Elbow
Nursemaid's elbow occurs when the radius—one of the bones in the forearm—slips out of place from where it normally attaches to the elbow joint.
Tibial Torsion
Tibial torsion causes a child's feet to turn inward, or to have what is also known as a "pigeon-toed" appearance.
Femoral Anteversion
Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thigh bone. It is typically detected when a child is 4 to 6 years old.
Lordosis
A spine affected by lordosis has a curve in the vertebrae in the lower back area, giving the child a "swayback" appearance.
Kyphosis
Kyphosis is a forward curvature of the spine. It is a type of spinal deformity and should not be confused with poor posture.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is an overuse condition or injury of the knee that causes pain and swelling below the knee area over the shin bone.
Scoliosis
Spinal curvature from scoliosis may occur on the right or left side of the spine, or on both sides in different sections.