Orthopedics A to Z

• A to Z: Patellar Dislocation

  Patellar dislocation happens when the patella (kneecap) slips out of its normal position.

• A to Z: Pectus Carinatum

  Learn more about pectus carinatum, commonly called pigeon chest.

• A to Z: Pectus Excavatum

  Learn more about pectus excavatum, commonly called sunken chest.

• A to Z: Pott’s Fracture

  Bimalleolar fracture, Pott’s fracture, medial malleolus, lateral malleolus, ankle, ankle fracture, broken ankle, tibia, fibula, shinbone, operative fixation, surgery, malleoli

• A to Z: Scoliosis

  Learn about scoliosis, an abnormal curvature in the spine often detected just before puberty begins.

• A to Z: Sever Disease

  Sever disease is a painful bone disorder due to inflammation (swelling) of the growth plate in the heel.

• A to Z: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

  In slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), the very top of the thighbone (called the femoral head) slips out of line with the rest of the thighbone, causing a weakened hip joint.

• A to Z: Slipped Disc

  Activities and sports that put stress on the back can lead to a slipped disc, which can cause pain in the back, arms, and legs.

• A to Z: Spinal Stenosis

  Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces in the spine, or backbone, where the spinal cord is located. Pressure placed on the spinal cord causes pain and disruption to some body functions.

• A to Z: Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia (SED)

  Learn about genetic disorders and conditions that affect growth and development.