Orthopedics A to Z

• A to Z: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)

  In this condition, dislocation of the hip joint around the time of birth can affect a child’s growth, development, and movement.

• A to Z: Diastrophic Dysplasia

  Diastrophic dysplasia is a rare genetic disorder that interferes with bone development and causes abnormal bone growth and dwarfism (short stature).

• A to Z: Dislocation, Elbow

  A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A dislocated elbow happesn when the upper and lower parts of the arm to slip out of position.

• A to Z: Dislocation, Finger

  A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A finger dislocation may happen from a fall, blow, or sports injury, especially if the finger is bent back or jammed.

• A to Z: Dislocation, Hip

  A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A hip dislocation is an injury that occurs when the ball of the thighbone moves out of the socket of the hipbone.

• A to Z: Dislocation, Shoulder

  A shoulder dislocation causes the top of the upper arm bone (humerus) to slip out of its normal position in the shoulder socket.

• A to Z: Dislocation, Thumb

  A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A dislocated thumb may happen from a fall, blow, or sports injury, especially if the thumb is bent back or jammed.

• A to Z: Dislocation, Toe

  A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A dislocated toe may happen from a blow or jamming the toe, such as bumping the toe into furniture or during sports.

• A to Z: Disuse Osteoporosis

  See: Osteoporosis, Disuse.

• A to Z: Enchondromatosis

  See: Chondrodystrophy.