Bones & Muscles

• Congenital Scoliosis

  Congenital scoliosis is when the bones in a baby’s spine don’t form normally before birth. The baby may be born with a curved spine or develop one later.

• Costochondritis

  Costochondritis is a painful swelling of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone. It’s one of the most common causes of chest pain in kids and teens.

• Craniosynostosis

  Craniosynostosis is when seams between bones in the skull close too soon. When this happens, the skull can’t expand grow as it should, and it develops an unusual shape.

• Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

  Babies can be born with this hip problem or develop it soon after birth. Early treatment can help the hip joint grow normally.

• Diastrophic Dysplasia

  Diastrophic dysplasia is a skeletal dysplasia. People who have it are generally shorter than average in height.

• Dislocated Kneecap (Dislocated Patella)

  A dislocated kneecap is when the bone in the front of the knee (the kneecap or patella) slides out of place. A person with a dislocated kneecap needs care at the hospital right away.

• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

  Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common form of muscular dystrophy. It gradually makes the body’s muscles weaker.

• Dwarfism

  Dwarfism is a condition that is characterized by short stature. Many of the possible complications of dwarfism are treatable, and people of short stature lead healthy, active lives.

• Elbow X-Ray Exam

  An elbow X-ray is a safe, painless test that makes pictures of the inside of the elbow to see problems like broken bones.

• Ellis-Van Creveld Dysplasia

  Ellis-van Creveld dysplasia is a type of skeletal dysplasia, causing very short stature (dwarfism), short arms and legs, and a narrow chest. Regular care from medical specialists can help with problems it can cause.