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Limb lengthening is a surgical procedure to increase the height of the shorter limb to achieve symmetrical growth and improve gait and function. Children are sometimes born with one limb longer than the other. Limb length discrepancies can also develop in childhood due to injury or infection to the growing ends of long bones. Although any of the long bones may be involved, the thigh and shin bones are frequently affected and can result in a limp.
The achilles tendon is often injured during sports resulting in an inflammatory conditi..
Cartilage restoration is a surgical procedure where orthopedic surgeons stimulate the g..
Hip bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of a bursa in the hip. Bursa..
Hip synovitis, also called transient hip synovitis or toxic synovitis is a condition in..
Juvenile arthritis is the term used to describe arthritis in children younger than 16 y..
The hip joint is one of the body's largest weight-bearing joints and is the point w..
Pelvic osteotomy involves reorienting or restructuring the acetabulum or hip socket to ..
Severs disease, also called calcaneal apophysitis, is a condition causing swelling and ..
