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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.