Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisSlipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a hip condition that occurs in teens and pre-teens who are still growing. For reasons that are not well understood, the ball at the head of the femur (thighbone) slips off

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a condition of intense burning pain, stiffness, swelling, and discoloration that most often affects the hand. Arms, legs, and feet can also be aff

InfectionsInfection of skin and other soft tissue can lead to infection of bones (osteomyelitis) and joints (septic arthritis). Without prompt treatment, orthopaedic infections can become chronic. Thus, even a scratch on the fingertip has the poten

Ewing's SarcomaEwing's sarcoma is a cancerous (malignant) tumor that usually begins growing in a bone. It occurs primarily in children and young adults, often appearing during the teen years.Although Ewing's sarcoma can develop in any bone, it us

Snapping HipSnapping hip is a condition in which you feel a snapping sensation or hear a popping sound in your hip when you walk, get up from a chair, or swing your leg around.The snapping sensation occurs when a muscle or tendon (the strong tiss

Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)Ulnar nerve entrapment occurs when the ulnar nerve in the arm becomes compressed or irritated.The ulnar nerve is one of the three main nerves in your arm. It travels from your neck down

Osteoarthritis of the HipOsteoarthritis, sometimes called "wear-and-tear arthritis, " is a common condition that many people develop as they age. It can occur in any joint in the body, but most often develops in weight-bearing joints, such as the h

Ingrown ToenailIf you trim your toenails too short, particularly on the sides of your big toes, you may set the stage for an ingrown toenail. Like many people, when you trim your toenails, you may taper the corners so that the nail curves with the