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Condition Achondroplasia Achondroplasia is a genetic bone disorder, affecting one in 20,000 babies. It is the most common type of dwarfism. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Amniotic Band Syndrome Amniotic band syndrome (constriction ring syndrome) happens when fibrous bands of the amniotic sac get tangled around a developing fetus. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Arthrogryposis Arthrogryposis is a term used to describe conditions characterized by stiff joints and abnormally developed muscles. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Bone Tumors and Bone Cysts Bone tumors and bone cysts are types of abnormal growth within a bone. Most are benign (noncancerous). Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Clubfoot Clubfoot is a congenital foot deformity in which the foot turns down and inward. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Congenital Limb Differences Congenital limb differences occur when a baby’s arm or leg does not form properly during pregnancy. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Femoral Anteversion Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thigh bone (femur). Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Hip Dysplasia Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip joint has not developed properly and the socket (acetabulum) is too shallow. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Limb Length Discrepancy A limb-length discrepancy is when one leg or arm is shorter than the other leg or arm. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Treatment Limb-Lengthening Surgery Limb-lengthening surgery is a surgical treatment that can correct a limb-length discrepancy by making a short limb longer. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Madelungs Deformity Madelung’s deformity is a rare arm condition that affects the growth plate of the radius. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Malunion Fracture A malunion fracture is a broken bone that heals abnormally. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Metatarsus Adductus Metatarsus adductus (metatarsus varus) is a common deformity that causes the front half of the foot to turn inward. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Osteogenesis Imperfecta Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is characterized by fragile bones that break easily without a specific cause. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Osteomyelitis Osteomyelitis is the term for a bone infection. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Radial Longitudinal Deficiency Radial longitudinal deficiency (radial club hand) is a rare condition that affects the forearm. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Radioulnar Synostosis Radioulnar synostosis is a rare condition in which the two bones of the forearm — the radius and the ulna — are abnormally connected. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Treatment Rotationplasty Rotationplasty is a surgical procedure used to treat bone tumors in children that occur near the knee. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Skeletal Dysplasia Skeletal dysplasia is a category of rare genetic disorders that cause abnormal development of a baby’s bones, joints, and cartilage. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Tarsal Coalition A tarsal coalition is an abnormal connection between two or more of the tarsal bones. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Tibial Torsion Tibial torsion is the twisting of a child’s shinbone (tibia). Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Condition Ulnar Longitudinal Deficiency Children with ulnar longitudinal deficiency are born with their wrist in a fixed, bent position toward the little finger side of the hand. Find a Doctor See Related Programs