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Achondroplasia

Achondroplasia is a genetic bone disorder, affecting one in 20,000 babies. It is the most common type of dwarfism.

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Amniotic Band Syndrome

Amniotic band syndrome (constriction ring syndrome) happens when fibrous bands of the amniotic sac get tangled around a developing fetus.

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Arthrogryposis

Arthrogryposis is a term used to describe conditions characterized by stiff joints and abnormally developed muscles.

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Bone Tumors and Bone Cysts

Bone tumors and bone cysts are types of abnormal growth within a bone. Most are benign (noncancerous).

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Clubfoot

Clubfoot is a congenital foot deformity in which the foot turns down and inward.

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Congenital Limb Differences

Congenital limb differences occur when a baby’s arm or leg does not form properly during pregnancy.

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Femoral Anteversion

Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thigh bone (femur).

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Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip joint has not developed properly and the socket (acetabulum) is too shallow.

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Limb Length Discrepancy

A limb-length discrepancy is when one leg or arm is shorter than the other leg or arm.

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Limb-Lengthening Surgery

Limb-lengthening surgery is a surgical treatment that can correct a limb-length discrepancy by making a short limb longer.

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Madelungs Deformity

Madelung’s deformity is a rare arm condition that affects the growth plate of the radius.

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Malunion Fracture

A malunion fracture is a broken bone that heals abnormally.

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Metatarsus Adductus

Metatarsus adductus (metatarsus varus) is a common deformity that causes the front half of the foot to turn inward.

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is characterized by fragile bones that break easily without a specific cause.

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Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is the term for a bone infection.

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Radial Longitudinal Deficiency

Radial longitudinal deficiency (radial club hand) is a rare condition that affects the forearm.

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Radioulnar Synostosis

Radioulnar synostosis is a rare condition in which the two bones of the forearm — the radius and the ulna — are abnormally connected.

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Treatment

Rotationplasty

Rotationplasty is a surgical procedure used to treat bone tumors in children that occur near the knee.

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Skeletal Dysplasia

Skeletal dysplasia is a category of rare genetic disorders that cause abnormal development of a baby’s bones, joints, and cartilage.

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Tarsal Coalition

A tarsal coalition is an abnormal connection between two or more of the tarsal bones.

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Tibial Torsion

Tibial torsion is the twisting of a child’s shinbone (tibia).

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Ulnar Longitudinal Deficiency

Children with ulnar longitudinal deficiency are born with their wrist in a fixed, bent position toward the little finger side of the hand.

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