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

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

Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain A teenager or young adult who is physically active and participates in sports may sometimes experience pain in the front and center of the knee, usually underneath the kneecap (patella). This condition—called adolescent

BunionsA bunion is a painful bony bump that develops on the inside of the foot at the big toe joint. Bunions are often referred to as hallux valgus.Bunions develop slowly. Pressure on the big toe joint causes the big toe to lean toward the second

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

Unicameral Bone CystsA unicameral, or simple, bone cyst is a common, benign (noncancerous) bone tumor that primarily occurs in children and adolescents.Unicameral bone cysts (UBC) are cavities within bone that are filled with fluid. Although they

Kyphosis (Roundback) of the SpineKyphosis is a spinal disorder in which an excessive curve of the spine results in an abnormal rounding of the upper back. The condition is sometimes known as roundback or — in the case of a severe curve — as hunchba

Forearm Fractures in ChildrenThe forearm is the part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow. It is made up of two bones: the radius and the ulna. Forearm fractures are common in childhood, accounting for more than 40% of all childhood fractures