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  • What Does Quadriplegia Mean? for Kids


    Quadriplegia is when both of a person's arms and both legs stop working.

  • Leg Length Discrepancy for Parents


    Leg length discrepancy is when someone’s legs are different lengths. For a big difference or one that's likely to get worse, treatment is recommended.

  • Hamstring Strain for Teens


    A hamstring strain happens when one or more of the muscles in the back of the leg gets stretched too far and starts to tear. Find out how to treat hamstring strains in this article for teens.

  • Fibular Hemimelia for Parents


    Babies who have fibular hemimelia are born with a short or missing fibula. Experts who treat bone problems have several options to help kids with a hemimelia.

  • Bow Legs (Genu Varum) for Parents


    Bow legs is when the legs curve outward at the knees while the feet and ankles touch. Infants and toddlers often have bow legs. It's rarely serious and usually goes away on its own.

  • What a Pain! Kids and Growing Pains for Kids


    Growing pains are for real. Usually they happen when kids are between the ages of 3 and 12.

  • A to Z: Contusion (Bruise), Lower Leg for Parents


    Learn more about contusions (bruises) of the lower leg.

  • Limb Lengthening Surgery: External Fixator for Parents


    Limb lengthening surgery is done when someone has a leg length discrepancy (one leg is shorter than the other). Sometimes this is treated with an external fixator.

  • How Can I Relieve My Pregnancy Leg Cramps? for Parents


    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • Assistive Devices: Walking and Mobility (Slideshow) for Parents


    Kids who have trouble walking have many options when it comes to getting around. View the slideshow below to learn more.