Bone, Joint, and Muscle Infections in ChildrenChildren can develop infections in their bones, joints, or muscles. Often referred to as "deep" infections, the technical names for these conditions are:Osteomyelitis (bone infection)Septic arthritis

Infections After FractureMost fractures (broken bones) do not lead to infections. When infections do occur after fractures, the treatment and recovery can be prolonged and complicated.CauseInfections typically occur after fractures because bacte

Adult Forearm FracturesYour forearm is made up of two bones: the radius and ulna. In most cases of adult forearm fractures, both bones are broken.Fractures of the forearm can occur near the wrist at the farthest (distal) end of the bone, in the m

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

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

Arthritis of the WristArthritis involves inflammation of one or more of your joints. Pain and stiffness are common symptoms of arthritis, and when these occur in your wrist, simple daily activities can become more difficult.There are many types

Kienböck's DiseaseKienböck's disease is a condition where the blood supply to one of the small bones in the wrist, the lunate, is interrupted. The lunate is a carpal bone.Bone is living tissue that requires a regular supply of blood for nourishme

Clubfoot, also known as Congenital Talipes Equinovarus, is a complex, congenital deformity of the foot, that left untreated can limit a person’s mobility by making it difficult and painful to walk. [1] It is defined as a deformity characterized by co