Orthopedics

Congenital and Hereditary Disorders See All  Metatarsus Adductus in Children in Congenital and Hereditary Disorders Metatarsus adductus is a common foot deformity noted at birth. It causes the front half of the child's foot (forefoot) to turn inward. ...more  Congenital Limb Defect in Children in Congenital and Hereditary Disorders 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. ...more  Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Children in Congenital and Hereditary Disorders 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. ...more  Congenital Upper Limb Anomalies in Congenital and Hereditary Disorders When one of those precious little hands isn’t as perfectly formed as it should be, an early visit to a hand surgeon should be at the top of your agenda for your newborn. ...more  Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Children in Congenital and Hereditary Disorders In a normal hip joint, the top (head) of the thighbone (femur) fits snugly into the hip socket. In a child with DDH, the hip socket is shallow. As a result, the head of the femur may slip in and out. ...more  Clubfoot in Children in Congenital and Hereditary Disorders 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. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more  Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) in Children in Congenital and Hereditary Disorders Muscular dystrophy (MD) is an inherited (genetic) disorder of the muscles. It is called a neuromuscular disease. There are several types. Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a rare type. ...more  Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in Congenital and Hereditary Disorders Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a form of arthritis in children. Arthritis causes joint swelling (inflammation) and joint stiffness. JIA is arthritis that affects 1 or more joints for at least 6 weeks in a child age 16 or younger. ...more  Kyphosis in Children in Congenital and Hereditary Disorders Kyphosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It's when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) in the upper back curve outward more than they should. ...more