Bones & Muscles

• Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia

  Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia is a type of skeletal dysplasia. It affects the ends of the long bones, leading to short stature, joint pain and stiffness, and other bone problems.

• Muscle Cramps

  Muscle cramps are pains that happen when muscles suddenly tighten for a few seconds or minutes. They’re common and usually aren’t serious.

• Muscular Dystrophy

  Muscular dystrophy is a disorder that weakens a person’s muscles over time. People who have the disease can gradually lose the ability to do everyday tasks.

• Myasthenia Gravis

  Myasthenia gravis (or myasthenia) happens when voluntary muscles get weaker. Treatments can help symptoms.

• Myelomeningocele

  Myelomeningocele is a type of spina bifida in which a baby is born with a gap in the bones of the spine.

• Nursemaid’s Elbow

  Young kids are at risk for a common injury known as nursemaid’s elbow, which is easy for a doctor to fix. To help prevent it, never swing or lift a child by the lower arm, hands, or wrists.

• Osgood-Schlatter Disease

  Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is one of the most common causes of knee pain in adolescents. It’s really not a disease, but an overuse injury.

• Osteochondritis Dissecans

  Osteochondritis dissecans is when a piece of bone and the attached cartilage break down and become loose. If it heals completely, kids who have it usually don’t have any long-lasting problems.

• Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)

  Osteogenesis imperfecta (or brittle bone disease) prevents the body from building strong bones. People with OI have bones that might break easily.

• Osteomyelitis

  Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that can happen when germs enter an open wound. The easiest way to prevent it is to keep skin clean.