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


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

  • Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip for Parents


    Babies can be born with this hip problem or develop it soon after birth. Early treatment can help the hip joint grow normally.

  • 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.

  • A to Z: Genu Varum for Parents


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

  • 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.

  • X-Ray Exam: Upper Leg (Femur) for Parents


    A femur X-ray can help find the cause of symptoms such as pain, limp, tenderness, swelling, or deformity of the upper leg. It can detect a broken bone, and after a broken bone has been set, it can help determine whether the bone is in alignment.

  • Growing Pains for Parents


    Growing pains are leg pains and soreness that happen to kids at night, usually when they're 3 to 12 years old.

  • 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?

  • Dwarfism for Teens


    A dwarf is a short-statured person whose adult height is 4 feet 10 inches or under. Find out what happens when a person has dwarfism and why some people are born with it.

  • Ataxic Cerebral Palsy for Parents


    Kids with ataxic CP have trouble with balance. They may walk with their legs farther apart than other kids. And they can have trouble knowing exactly where something is.