Bones & Muscles

• Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease

  Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease changes the hip joint and can cause a stiff joint, pain, and a limp.

• Limb Differences

  Kids with limb deformities have differences in the way their arms or legs are shaped. Some don’t need treatment, For those that do, doctors have different options.

• Limb Lengthening Surgery: External Fixator

  Limb lengthening surgery is done when someone has a leg length discrepancy (one leg is shorter than the other). Sometimes this is treated with an external fixator.

• Limb Lengthening Surgery: Internal Lengthening Device

  Limb lengthening surgery is done when someone has a leg length discrepancy (one leg is shorter than the other). Sometimes this is treated with an internal lengthening device (a rod with a magnet).

• Little League Elbow

  Little League elbow is an overuse injury to the elbow caused by repetitive throwing. Most cases happen in pitchers, but any young athlete who throws a lot can get the condition.

• Low Calcium in Babies (Hypocalcemia)

  Hypocalcemia is when the blood has too little calcium. It can be treated with calcium and vitamin D supplements.

• Marfan Syndrome

  Marfan syndrome affects the body’s connective tissue and can cause problems in the eyes, joints, and heart. Even though the disease has no cure, doctors can successfully treat just about all of its symptoms.

• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries

  MCL injuries can happen in active and athletic kids, when excessive pressure is put on the knee joint, resulting in a torn ligament.

• Meningocele

  Some babies are born with a meningocele, which is a sac that pushes through the gap in the spine. With surgery to fix the problem, most babies with a meningocele live a healthy, normal life.

• Morquio A Syndrome

  Morquio A syndrome causes growth problems and also can affect the heart and cause hearing and vision problems. Medical care and treatments can help with these problems.