Pediatric Orthopedics Glossary

Fracture of the radial shaft with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint.

A lower limb alignment condition where the knees angle inward, creating a 'knock-knee' appearance. Common in pediatric p...

A lower limb deformity where the knees are angled outward, creating a bowlegged appearance when standing with feet toget...

A spinal instrumentation system that allows controlled spinal growth while treating early-onset scoliosis.

Surgical devices designed to control spinal deformity while allowing continued spinal growth in growing children.

Surgical arrest of growth on one side of a growth plate to correct angular deformities by allowing continued growth on t...

A brace designed to maintain hip abduction and flexion for treating various pediatric hip conditions.

A spectrum of developmental abnormalities affecting the hip joint, ranging from mild acetabular underdevelopment to comp...

Congenital foot deformity with no associated underlying condition, characterized by equinus, varus, adductus, and cavus...

Persistent walking on tiptoes beyond age 2-3 years without identifiable underlying neurological or orthopedic cause.

A circular external fixation device using tensioned wires and rings to achieve bone lengthening, deformity correction, a...

The early-onset form of Blount disease affecting children under 4 years with characteristic medial tibial growth disturb...

Spinal curvature developing in children before age 3, with potential for spontaneous resolution or progressive worsening...

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a group of autoimmune conditions causing joint inflammation in children under 16 years.

Spinal curvature developing between ages 4-10 years with unknown etiology, carrying higher risk of progression than adol...

Congenital condition characterized by fusion of cervical vertebrae, creating a shortened neck appearance.

A radiographic staging system for Blount disease based on metaphyseal and physeal changes in the proximal tibia.

A surgical procedure that corrects flatfoot deformity by lengthening the lateral column of the foot through calcaneal os...

A radiographic classification system for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease based on the involvement of the lateral portion of t...

A childhood hip disorder involving avascular necrosis of the femoral head, also known as Perthes disease.

A condition where one limb is shorter than the other, requiring careful measurement and potential intervention in growin...

Condition where paired limbs differ in length, potentially causing functional impairment and secondary complications.

Standardized clinical approach for evaluating pediatric patients presenting with gait abnormalities or refusal to bear w...

Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods, a spinal implant system that allows non-invasive lengthening using external magnet...