Portfolio – Orthopaedics

Clubfoot Information about clubfoot is also available in Spanish: El pie equino (Clubfoot). Clubfoot is a deformity in which an infant’s

What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States. Spina Bifida literally mea

Pediatric Psoriatic Arthritis What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis associated with psoriasis, a chronic skin

Pediatric Orthopaedic Birth Defects What Are Orthopaedic Birth Defects? Orthopaedic birth defects include a wide range of conditions affecting a

Pediatric Scoliosis What is scoliosis? A normal spine, when viewed from behind, appears straight. However, a spine affected by scoliosis shows

Pediatric Bowlegs What Are Bowlegs? Bowlegs are a condition in which the legs curve outward at an extreme angle at the knees while the child’s

Pediatric Broken Bones What is a fracture? A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture occurs, it is classified as

Pediatric Marfan Syndrome What is Marfan syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a disorder involving the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue

Pediatric Congenital Spine Deformities What Are Congenital Spine Deformities? Congenital spine deformities are disorders of the spine that