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

Congenital Muscular Torticollis (Wry Neck)Congenital muscular torticollis, also called twisted neck or wry neck, is a condition in which an infant holds his or her head tilted to one side and has difficulty turning the head to the opposite side.I

Inflammatory Arthritis of the HipThere are many kinds of arthritis that can affect the hip joint and make it difficult to do everyday activities.The most common type is osteoarthritis (OA), a non-inflammatory arthritis. Also known as degenerative

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.An autoimmune diso

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

Introduction to ScoliosisThis article provides answers to questions parents and their children often have when first diagnosed with scoliosis, including information about causes, screenings and current research.A Parent's First Questions About Sc

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

OverviewOsteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine.Bone i