Pediatrics
What is pediatric scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine which may cause the spine to be in the shape of a C or S instead of being straight.
Read MoreWhat is Osgood Schlatter's Disease?
Osgood Schlatter’s is a condition associated with inflammation of the apophysis of the tibial tubercle. This means that a portion of the growth plate of the shin bone has become irritated.
Read MoreWhat is Kohlers?
Kohler's disease is a condition, where the navicular bone in the foot looses its blood supply temporarily and sustains a state of bone death, also called avascular necrosis.
Read MoreWhat Are Knock Knees? Causes & Treatment Options
“Knock knees” is a term used to describe the medical term genu valgum, which means the knees fall inside the midline of the legs.
Read MoreIntoeing Causes & Treatment
In-toeing is a pattern of walking in which the toes point inward instead of straight forward. There are varying degrees of in-toeing, some being mild and others being severe.
Read MoreWhat is Pediatric Hip Dysplasia?
Hip Dysplasia is a comprehensive term that has been used to include a spectrum of related developmental hip problems in infants and children, often present at birth.
Read MoreWhat are flat feet?
Flat feet are a condition in which the foot doesn't have a normal arch. It may affect one foot or both feet.
Read MoreWhat is femoroacetabular impingement?
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition in the hip joint involving abnormal friction between the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum).
Read MoreWhat is a discoid meniscus?
A normal meniscus is a c-shaped cushion of cartilage that supports the knee joint. A discoid meniscus is shaped more like a disc and does not taper as much toward the center.
Read MoreWhat is Clubfoot?
The medical term for clubfoot is talipes equinovarus and this describes the position of the foot. The feet are pointed down (equinus) and inward (varus).
Read MoreWhat are bowed-legs?
“Bowed legs” is a term used to describe the medical term genu varum, which means the knees fall outside the midline of the legs.
Read MoreWhat is Blount’s Disease?
Blount’s disease is a condition affecting the growth plate of the tibia, also known as the shin bone.
Read MoreWhen Can My Child Start Lifting Weights?
I get asked this question almost daily, so if it’s something you’ve pondered as a parent, know that you are not alone.
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