Bones & Muscles

• The Ponseti Method: Bracing Phase

  The Ponseti method to treat clubfoot is done in two phases – the casting phase gradually moves the foot to the correct position, and the bracing phase makes sure it stays there. Learn about bracing.

• The Ponseti Method: Casting Phase

  The Ponseti method to treat clubfoot is done in two phases – the casting phase gradually moves the foot to the correct position, and the bracing phase makes sure it stays there. Learn about casting.

• The Ravitch Procedure

  The Ravitch procedure is a surgery to correct severe pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum.

• The WREX Orthosis (Assistive Device)

  The WREX is an assistive device that kids can wear to help them if they have weak arms.

• Thumb Duplication

  Babies with thumb duplication (or thumb polydactyly) are born with an extra thumb on one or both hands. Most will have surgery to fix the problem.

• Thumb Hypoplasia

  Babies with thumb hypoplasia are born with a thumb that is smaller than normal, or with the thumb missing completely.

• Toe Walking

  Toe walking is when kids walk on the balls of their feet, with their heels off the ground. Most children stop toe walking on their own by age 2.

• Torticollis

  Torticollis is a common condition that causes a stiff neck or neck pain that makes it hard for kids to turn their heads.

• Torticollis in Infants

  Babies with this condition have trouble turning their heads, due to muscle tightness. Simple stretching exercises and physical therapy can help babies get better.

• Ulnar Dysplasia

  Babies with ulnar dysplasia (also called ulnar club hand) are born with a short or missing ulnar bone. This makes the wrist turn out.