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  • Knock Knees (Genu Valgum) for Parents


    Kids often have knock knees (when knees touch but the ankles are apart). They usually go away without on their own by the time a child is 7 or 8 years old.

  • Getting the Wind Knocked Out of You for Kids


    Whoosh! Did you ever get the wind knocked out you? Find out why it happens in this article for kids.

  • Common Childhood Orthopedic Conditions for Parents


    Flatfeet, toe walking, pigeon toes, bowlegs, and knock-knees. Lots of kids have these common orthopedic conditions, but are they medical problems that can and should be corrected?

  • A to Z: Achondroplasia for Parents


    Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that interferes with bone growth and causes dwarfism (short stature).

  • Limb Differences for Parents


    Kids with limb deformities have differences in the way their arms or legs are shaped. Some don't need treatment, For those that do, doctors have different options.

  • What Are Tooth Preservation Kits? for Parents


    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • A to Z: Genu Valgum for Parents


    Learn about common childhood orthopedic conditions and conditions that affect the legs and knees.

  • Diastrophic Dysplasia for Parents


    Diastrophic dysplasia is a skeletal dysplasia. People who have it are generally shorter than average in height.

  • Ellis-Van Creveld Dysplasia for Parents


    Ellis-van Creveld dysplasia is a type of skeletal dysplasia, causing very short stature (dwarfism), short arms and legs, and a narrow chest. Regular care from medical specialists can help with problems it can cause.

  • Achondroplasia for Parents


    Achondroplasia is a condition that causes short stature (an adult height less than 4 feet, 10 inches). Treatment can help with related problems, and new research offers hope for even better treatments.