Upper Extremity Limb Length DiscrepancyAn upper extremity limb length discrepancy is a difference in the lengths of the arms. A discrepancy can be present when a child is born (congenital) or develop when a child is older as the result of injury, i

Tibial HemimeliaTibial hemimelia (also known as tibial deficiency) is a condition in which a child is born with a tibia (shinbone) that is shorter than normal or missing altogether. This creates a difference in the length of the child’s legs. The c

Lower Limb Length DiscrepancyA limb length discrepancy is a difference between the lengths of the arms or legs.Treatment for a discrepancy depends upon the severity. In many cases, a minor difference in leg length can be well tolerated or evened

Lower Limb Length DiscrepancyA limb length discrepancy is a difference between the lengths of the arms or legs.Treatment for a discrepancy depends upon the severity. In many cases, a minor difference in leg length can be well tolerated or evened

Brachial Plexus InjuriesThe brachial plexus is a network of intertwined nerves that control movement and sensation in the arm and hand. A traumatic brachial plexus injury involves sudden damage to these nerves, and may cause weakness, loss of feeli

Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children and AdolescentsScoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. There are several different types of scoliosis that affect children and adolescents. By far, the most common type is "idiopathic, " wh

Bone TumorBone tumors develop when cells within a bone divide uncontrollably, forming a lump or mass of abnormal tissue.Most bone tumors are benign (not cancerous). Benign tumors are usually not life-threatening and, in most cases, will not sprea

Unicameral Bone CystsA unicameral, or simple, bone cyst is a common, benign (noncancerous) bone tumor that primarily occurs in children and adolescents.Unicameral bone cysts (UBC) are cavities within bone that are filled with fluid. Although they