Pediatric Orthopedics Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Cobb angle
The standard radiographic measurement used to quantify the degree of spinal curvature in scoliosis patients.
triplane fracture
Complex pediatric ankle fracture occurring in three anatomical planes during growth plate closure.
VEPTR
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib, a surgical implant system used to treat severe spinal deformities in growin...
vertebral body tethering
A minimally invasive surgical technique that uses a flexible tether to modulate spinal growth and correct scoliosis in s...
vertical talus
A rare congenital foot deformity where the talus is vertically oriented, creating a rigid flatfoot with a rocker-bottom...