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Although it is called a “disease,” Panner’s disease is really a rare but painful bone condition that is linked to overuse of the elbow. Even though recovery can be slow, kids with Panner’s disease usually suffer from no long-term problems as a result of the condition. About Panner’s Disease Panner’s …

Every person’s spine can curve. A certain amount of curvature is necessary for us to balance, move, and walk properly. But 3 people out of 100 have scoliosis, a condition that causes the spine to curve from side to side. No one knows what causes the most common form of …

Although the name might sound pretty frightening, Sever’s disease is really a common heel injury that occurs in kids. It can be painful, but is only temporary and has no long-term effects. About Sever’s Disease Sever’s disease, also called calcaneal apophysitis, is a painful bone disorder that results from inflammation …

My 15-month-old son walks with his feet turned in. My pediatrician assured me that it’s normal and that he’ll outgrow it. But I’m still worried. Won’t walking this way hurt him? Will he be able to play sports? Isn’t there something that doctors can do to straighten out his stride? …

A good, stable connection at the hip joint is what lets us walk, run, jump, and many other things. But in some kids — particularly those who are obese — the thighbone and the hipbone are a little less well connected than they should be because of a condition called slipped …

Spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, is an inherited condition that causes nerve cells in the lower part of the brain and spinal cord to break down and die. When this happens, the brain stops sending signals to the body’s muscles. Babies with SMA can have difficulty crawling, walking, or even …

Steven, 14, is like most other teens. He’s an athlete who loves Italian food and hanging out with his friends. And even though he’s got a condition that makes it hard to get around, he doesn’t let that stop him from doing the things he loves to do.

Have you ever had a bad night’s sleep and woken up with a stiff neck? Was it difficult to turn your head? When this happens, it’s called torticollis, which in Latin means “twisted neck.” Many kids complain of neck pain after things like sleepovers or naps on the couch. That’s …

My friend’s 9-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with Pompe disease. I’d like to reach out to her and offer my support, but I’m not sure how. Can you tell me a little about this disease and what to expect? – Ali Pompe disease is a genetic condition that can be …

Much like a fiberglass cast holds a broken arm or leg in place, a “halo” with vest holds a child’s head and neck in place after a spinal injury so that spinal bones, or vertebrae, can heal. This brace lets children who have been injured or are recovering from spinal …