Growth Plate FracturesThe bones of children and adults share many of the same risks for injury. But because they are still growing, a child's bones are also subject to a unique injury called a growth plate fracture.Growth plates are areas of cart

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

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

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

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

Fibrous DysplasiaFibrous dysplasia is a benign (noncancerous) bone condition in which abnormal fibrous tissue develops in place of normal bone. As these areas of fibrous tissue grow and expand over time, they can weaken the bone — causing it to fra

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

Tibia (Shinbone) Shaft FracturesThe tibia, or shinbone, is the most commonly fractured long bone in the body. A tibial shaft fracture occurs along the length of the bone, below the knee and above the ankle.It typically takes a major force to caus