Bones & Muscles

• Osteosarcoma

  Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer. It happens most often in the arms and legs but can happen in other bones too.

• Out-Toeing

  Out-toeing is when feet point outward while walking. It happens to a lot of kids when they are learning to walk.

• Panner’s Disease

  Panner’s disease is a painful bone condition linked to overuse of the elbow. Kids with Panner’s disease need to avoid all activities that cause pain so the bone can heal.

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (or runner’s knee) is the most common overuse injury among runners, but it can also happen to other athletes who do activities that require a lot of knee bending.

• Pectus Carinatum: Bracing

  Pectus carinatum is when the chest juts out. Sometimes it’s treated by wearing a brace.

• Pectus Excavatum: The Nuss Procedure

  The Nuss procedure is a surgery to correct severe pectus excavatum. It’s considered “minimally invasive” because only a few small cuts are needed.

• Pectus Excavatum: Vacuum Bell Device

  Health care providers sometimes suggest that kids use a vacuum bell to help correct pectus excavatum, a condition that causes a caved-in chest.

• Pelvic X-Ray Exam

  A pelvic X-ray is a test that makes pictures of the inside of the hips and upper legs to see problems like broken bones.

• Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS)

  Babies born with Pierre Robin Sequence have a smaller-than-normal jaw. They need special treatment to keep the airway open, help with feeding and prevent serious problems.

• Plantar Fasciitis

  Plantar fasciitis is pain on the bottom of the foot and heel from too much pressure on the foot. People who do a lot of standing, running, or jumping often have it.