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Metatarsus Adductus in Children
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Congenital and Hereditary Disorders
Metatarsus adductus is a common foot deformity noted at birth. It causes the front half of the child's foot (forefoot) to turn inward.
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Congenital Limb Difference in Children
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Congenital and Hereditary Disorders
A congenital limb difference is when an arm or leg doesn't form normally as a baby grows in the uterus. The baby is born with the difference.
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Children
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Congenital and Hereditary Disorders
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited (genetic) bone disorder that is present at birth. It is also known as brittle bone disease. A child born with OI may have soft bones that break (fracture) easily, bones that are not formed normally, and other problems. Signs and symptoms may range from mild to severe.
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Congenital Upper Limb Differences
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Congenital and Hereditary Disorders
When one of those precious little hands isn’t as perfectly formed as it should be, an early visit to a hand surgeon should be at the top of your agenda for your newborn.
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Children
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Congenital and Hereditary Disorders
In a normal hip joint, the top (head) of the thighbone (femur) fits snugly into the hip socket. In a child with DDH, the hip socket is shallow. As a result, the head of the femur may slip in and out.
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Clubfoot in Children
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Congenital and Hereditary Disorders
Clubfoot is a deformity of the foot. It's when one or both feet are turned inward. The condition affects the bones, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels. Read on to learn more about this condition.
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Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) in Children
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Congenital and Hereditary Disorders
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is an inherited (genetic) disorder of the muscles. It is called a neuromuscular disease. There are several types. Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a rare type.
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
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Congenital and Hereditary Disorders
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a form of arthritis in children. Arthritis causes joint swelling (inflammation) and joint stiffness. JIA is arthritis that affects 1 or more joints for at least 6 weeks in a child age 16 or younger.
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Kyphosis in Children
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Congenital and Hereditary Disorders
Kyphosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It's when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) in the upper back curve outward more than they should.
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