Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and AnkleRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body. It most often starts in the small joints of the hands and feet, and usually affects the same joints on both sides

Malunion in the Lower LimbWhen a broken bone heals in an abnormal position, it is called a malunion. There are different abnormal positions in which a bone can heal. For example, the bone may be crooked, rotated, or shorter than it was before. A co

Bowed Legs (Blount's Disease)Bowed legs in a toddler is very common. When a child with bowed legs stands with his or her feet together, there is a distinct space between the lower legs and knees. This may be a result of either one, or both, of the

Rickets, osteomalacia, and renal osteodystrophy are disorders of the mineralization of bone that result from a lack of available calcium, phosphorus, or both. The diseases that result from numerous mechanisms present with a symptom-sign-radiographic

Rickets, osteomalacia, and renal osteodystrophy are disorders of the mineralization of bone that result from a lack of available calcium, phosphorus, or both. The diseases that result from numerous mechanisms present with a symptom-sign-radiographic

Malunion in the Lower LimbWhen a broken bone heals in an abnormal position, it is called a malunion. There are different abnormal positions in which a bone can heal. For example, the bone may be crooked, rotated, or shorter than it was before. A co

Adult Acquired Flatfoot A variety of foot problems can lead to adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), a condition that results in a fallen arch with the foot pointed outward. Most people — no matter what the cause of their flatfoot

Juvenile ArthritisChildren sometimes complain about aches in their joints. A joint is where the ends of bones meet, such as the knee joint, shoulder joint, or the small joints in the fingers and toes.Joint pain in children can be caused by a vari