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Pediatrics: Flat Foot Almost all normal babies are born with flat foot. The medial longitudinal arch, or simply the arch, of the foot does not develop fully until the end of the first decade of life. In approximately 20% of children, an arch does not develop. For these children, no...

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Hip dysplasia is normally called developmental (DDH), and occasionally congenital (CHD), and occurs when the top of the femur (leg bone) is not properly located in the hip socket or not located where the hip socket is expected to develop. Hip dysplasia in humans is normally diagnosed in babies. Statistically,... Patient Provider

Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is one of about 150 types of ectodermal dysplasia in humans. Before birth, these disorders result in the abnormal development of structures including the skin, hair, nails, teeth, and sweat glands. Most people with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have a reduced ability to sweat (hypohidrosis) because they have fewer...

Patient focused information about the causes, diagnosis and scientifically documented, effective available treatment options for common types of spinal deformity

Fact sheet including causes and treatments

Clinical Assessment

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Overview of spinal deformities Highly Reputable

Overview of imaging (X-ray, CT scans, and MRI) used in diagnosis
Initial imaging evaluation of a patient suspected of having scoliosis is by a standing posterior-anterior thoracolumbar spine radiograph done on a single long film. Modern radiographic techniques minimize radiation exposure Highly Reputable

Fact sheet including brace types
Treatment choice in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is determined by a complex equation which includes the patient's physiologic (not chronologic) maturity, curve magnitude and location and potential for progression. Thoracic curves are at higher risk for progression than thoracolumbar curves or lumbar curves. Patients whose curves are... Highly Reputable

AAOS Online Service Fact SheetLegg-Calve-Perthes Disease Highly Reputable

Archive Copy 2003: Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. Legg-Perthes Disease

My Child has Clubfoot Children's Hospital Boston

Description, symptoms, and treatments for this tumor condition of the nerves.