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

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

Fractures of the Thoracic and Lumbar SpineSpinal fractures can vary widely in severity. Some fractures are very serious injuries that result from high-energy trauma and require emergency treatment. Other fractures can be the result of a lower-impa

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

Down Syndrome:Musculoskeletal EffectsDown syndrome is one of the most common genetic disorders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it affects about 1 baby in every 700 births.Children with Down syndrome have varying dev

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

Frozen ShoulderFrozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. Over time, the shoulder becomes very hard to move.After a period of worsening symptoms, frozen shoulder tends to get better, although full