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Bones & Muscles

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Steven's Story (Video)

A teen athlete talks about why he won't let his condition take him out of the game.

Splints

A splint is a support device that keeps an injured area from moving. Doctors often use splints to hold bones and joints in place so they can heal after a fracture.

Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita (SEDc)

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita is a type of skeletal dysplasia, causing short stature (dwarfism) and other bone problems, along with vision and hearing problems.

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis happens when a bone in the back slips forward and out of place. In kids and teens, it’s a common cause of lower back pain.

Spondylolysis

Spondylolysis is a very common cause of lower back pain in kids, teens, and young adults. It usually heals quickly with rest and other nonsurgical treatments.

Strains and Sprains

Sprains and strains are common injuries, especially for kids who play hard or are into sports.

Stress Fractures

A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone. They usually happen from repeating the same movement over and over.

Symbrachydactyly

Babies with symbrachydactyly are born with short often webbed fingers. Some might be missing fingers.

Syndactyly

Syndactyly is when a baby is born with two or more fingers or toes joined or "webbed" together.

The Ponseti Clubfoot Brace: Tips for Parents

Correcting your child’s clubfoot begins with a series of casts and ends with a brace. Here's how to help your child wear it successfully.