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AC Joint Injuries

AC joint injuries are common sources of shoulder pain caused by fracture, displacement, or arthritis.

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Achondroplasia

Achondroplasia is a genetic bone disorder, affecting one in 20,000 babies. It is the most common type of dwarfism.

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Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a neurologic condition that can cause muscle weakness and possible paralysis.

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Amniotic Band Syndrome

Amniotic band syndrome (constriction ring syndrome) happens when fibrous bands of the amniotic sac get tangled around a developing fetus.

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Ankle Sprains

An ankle sprain is a stretch injury of the ligaments that support the ankle.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

An ACL injury occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament tears, often as a result of cutting and pivoting during sports.

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Atlantoaxial Instability

Atlantoaxial instability is a condition of too much mobility in the neck that can lead to spinal cord compression.

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Basilar Invagination

Basilar invagination is a rare condition in which the top of the spine compresses the brain stem.

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Bone Scan

A bone scan is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses a radioactive substance to visualize the bones.

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Bone Tumors and Bone Cysts

Bone tumors and bone cysts are types of abnormal growth within a bone. Most are benign (noncancerous).

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Bowlegs

Bowlegs (genu varum) is a condition in which a child’s legs curve outward at the knees.

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Brachial Plexus Birth Injury

Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves that occurs during childbirth.

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Broken Arm

A broken arm is a crack or break in one or more of the bones in arm. They are often caused by impact injuries.

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Broken Elbow

A broken elbow is a break, at or near the elbow joint, in one or more of the three arm bones that form that joint.

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Broken Femur (Thighbone)

A broken femur is a fracture of the thighbone.

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Broken Forearm

A broken forearm is a break in one (or both) of the bones of the forearm: the radius and/or ulna.

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Broken Leg

A broken leg is a break or crack of one long bones of the leg.

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Broken Tibia-Fibula (Shinbone/Calf Bone)

A broken tibia-fibula is a fracture of one or both of the long bones in the lower leg.

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Bunions

A bunion is a bump that occurs at the base of the big toe.

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Bursitis

Bursitis happens when one or more bursae become irritated and swollen, usually through overuse or injury.

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Camptodactyly

Camptodactyly is a condition in which a bent finger cannot completely straighten.

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Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect muscle tone, posture, and movement as a result of damage to the brain of an infant.

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Cleft Foot

Cleft foot occurs when the foot didn’t develop properly during fetal development.

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Cleft Hand

Cleft hand is a rare hand condition in which the center portion of a child’s hand is underdeveloped.

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Clinodactyly

Clinodactyly means that your child has an abnormally bent or curved finger.

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Clubfoot

Clubfoot is a congenital foot deformity in which the foot turns down and inward.

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Congenital Limb Differences

Congenital limb differences occur when a baby’s arm or leg does not form properly during pregnancy.

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Congenital Scoliosis

Congenital scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that babies are born with.

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Dislocated Kneecap

A dislocated knee, also known as a dislocated patella, occurs when the kneecap pops out from its normal position.

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Dislocations

A dislocation happens when extreme force is put on a ligament and the ends of two connected bones separate.

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of disorders that affect a person's connective tissue.

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Femoral Anteversion

Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thigh bone (femur).

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Flexible Flatfoot

Flexible flatfoot is a common childhood condition in which a child has very little or no arch in their feet.

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Fractures

A fracture is a break in the bone that occurs when more force is applied to the bone than the bone can withstand.

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Growth Plate Fractures

A growth plate fracture is a fracture that intersects the area of soft cartilage where bone growth takes place.

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Gymnast's Wrist

Gymnast’s wrist is an overuse injury caused by the repeated compression and loading of wrists.

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Halo-Gravity Traction

Halo-gravity traction is a method of gently stretching and straightening a compressed or severely curved spine.

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Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip joint has not developed properly and the socket (acetabulum) is too shallow.

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Hip Fracture

A hip fracture is a partial or complete break in any of the three bones of the pelvis that make up the hip.

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Hip Impingement

Hip impingement is a common cause of hip pain caused by abnormal bone development in the hip joint.

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Hip Labral Tear

A hip labral tear is a tear in the rubbery tissue that normally cushions and supports the edge of the hip joint.

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Hip Pain

Hip pain in teens and young adults is often a sign of an underlying problem.

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Iliotibial band syndrome is a common cause of knee and hip pain.

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Infantile Scoliosis

Infantile scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curve of the spine that affects infants and toddlers.

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Klippel-Feil Syndrome

Klippel-Feil syndrome is a rare spinal condition characterized by a short neck, low hairline, and limited neck mobility.

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Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a rare congenital vascular anomaly that results in your child having a large number of abnormal blood vessels.

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Knock Knees

Knock knees (genu valgum) is a condition in which the knees tilt inward while the ankles remain spaced apart.

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Kyphosis

Kyphosis is an abnormal forward curve in the upper spine.

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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (aka Perthes disease) happens when the ball-shaped head of the thighbone temporarily loses its blood supply.

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Limb Length Discrepancy

A limb-length discrepancy is when one leg or arm is shorter than the other leg or arm.

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Limb-Lengthening Surgery

Limb-lengthening surgery is a surgical treatment that can correct a limb-length discrepancy by making a short limb longer.

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Limb-Salvage Surgery

Limb-salvage surgery is a surgical option for children with a malignant tumor in a long bone of their leg or arm.

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Little League Elbow

Little League elbow is an injury of the tendons, ligaments, or bones of a young athlete’s elbow.

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Little League Shoulder

Little League shoulder happens when an athlete throws too often or repeatedly throws the wrong way and hurts his shoulder.

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Lordosis

Lordosis is an exaggerated curve of the spine that typically affects the lower back.

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Macrodactyly

Macrodactyly is an uncommon condition in which a baby's toes or fingers are abnormally large due to the overgrowth of the underlying bone and soft tissue.

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Malignant Fibrous Histiocystoma

A malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a type of cancerous tumor that can start in bone or in the soft tissues that connect, support, or surround organs and other body parts.

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Malunion Fracture

A malunion fracture is a broken bone that heals abnormally.

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Metatarsus Adductus

Metatarsus adductus (metatarsus varus) is a common deformity that causes the front half of the foot to turn inward.

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Morquio Syndrome

Morquio syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects a child’s bones and spine, organs, and physical abilities.

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Muscle Weakness (Hypotonia)

Hypotonia is decreased muscle tone.

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Nerve Block

A nerve block is a type of pain management that uses a local or regional anesthetic to block pain signals.

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Nursemaids Elbow

Nursemaid’s elbow (“pulled elbow”) occurs when the ligament that holds the radius in place at the elbow joint slips and the end of the radius shifts out of position.

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Os Odontoideum

Os odontoideum happens when a separation occurs at the top of the spine.

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Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Osgood-Schlatter disease is an overuse condition or knee injury that causes a painful bump and swelling on the shinbone.

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Osteochondritis Dissecans

Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint disorder in which a segment of bone and cartilage starts to separate from the rest of the bone.

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is characterized by fragile bones that break easily without a specific cause.

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Overuse Injuries

Overuse injuries are sports-related microtraumas that result from repetitively using the same parts of the body.

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Parkes Weber Syndrome

PWS is an exceptionally rare congenital vascular anomaly that results in a child having a large number of abnormal blood vessels.

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Patellar Instability

Patellar instability (kneecap dislocation) happens when the kneecap slides out of place.

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Patellofemoral Pain

Patellofemoral pain is pain around the front of the knee.

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Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)

PAO is a surgical procedure for hip dysplasia that preserves the hip joint.

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Peripheral Nerve Injury

Peripheral nerve injuries interfere with signals between the brain and other parts of the body.

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Pollicization

Pollicization surgery is performed when your child has no thumb or when the thumb hypoplasia is severe.

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Polydactyly

Polydactyly is a condition in which a baby is born with one or more extra fingers.

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Progeria

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS, aka “progeria”) is a rare condition in which children show signs of early aging.

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Radioulnar Synostosis

Radioulnar synostosis is a rare condition in which the two bones of the forearm — the radius and the ulna — are abnormally connected.

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REDs

Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) happens when athletes do not get enough fuel through food to support the energy demands of their daily lives and training.

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Rotationplasty

Rotationplasty is a surgical procedure used to treat bone tumors in children that occur near the knee.

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Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine has an abnormal curve. A spine with scoliosis curves front to back but also curves sideways.

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Scoliosis Bracing

The primary goal of a scoliosis brace is to keep the curve from progressing to the level that surgery is required.

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Septic (Infectious) Arthritis

Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint tissues and the joint's fluid (synovial fluid).

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Sever's Disease

Sever’s disease occurs when the growth plate in the back of the heel becomes inflamed and painful.

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Shin Splints

“Shin splints” is a catch-all term for tenderness and pain in the area of the shin bone (tibia).

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Shoulder Dislocation

A shoulder dislocation happens when the ball at the top of the arm bone separates from the shoulder socket.

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Skeletal Dysplasia

Skeletal dysplasia is a category of rare genetic disorders that cause abnormal development of a baby’s bones, joints, and cartilage.

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is one of the most common developmental conditions of the hip joint.

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Spinal Fusion Surgery

Spinal fusion surgery is the most common surgical treatment for severe scoliosis in adolescents.

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Spine Problems

Spine problems develop when normal spinal curves grow too large, or the spine curves in the wrong way, or when the vertebrae are not strong enough to support the spine...

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Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolysis is a stress fracture in the lower back. If left untreated, it can progress to spondylolisthesis, where vertebra, weakened by fracture, slips out of alignment with the rest of...

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Sprains and Strains

Sprains are ligament injuries resulting from wrenching or twisting a joint. Strains are injuries to a muscle or tendon.

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Stress Fractures

A stress fracture is a tiny crack that forms in the bone, usually as a result of overuse or repetitive, stress-bearing motions.

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Subtalar Extra-articular Screw Arthroereisis

Subtalar extra-articular screw arthroereisis (SESA) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for flexible flatfoot being investigated at Boston Children’s.

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