Some children are born with or develop irregularities of the skull and/or spine (called craniosynostosis). Some benefit from surgical correction procedures.
An abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can affect people of any age, but most commonly begins between ages 10 and 15.
A method of gradually reducing the degree of curvature of the spines of people with severe spinal deformities.
Spinal deformities are abnormal alignments or curves in the bony vertebral column that forms the spine. Learn about causes and treatment.
Also known as wry neck or twisted neck, torticllis is a condition in which a person's head tilts to one side.
Growth plate injuries are injuries to new bone tissue at the ends of a child's bones that can affect how they grow. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A wrist fracture is a break in one of the small bones in the wrist joint or, more commonly, the distal radius. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
Limb length discrepancy, also called limb length inequality, is a condition in which an individual's arms are legs are of unequal lengths.
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affects a person's movement, balance, and/or posture. The condition is caused by differences in the brain that occurs before, during, or within the first three years of life. Though cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition, treatments are available that can help manage symptoms and improve motor function.
A rib fracture is a painful crack or actual break in a rib. Learn about symptoms and treatment.