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Orthopedics A to Z

A to Z: Pectus Carinatum

Learn more about pectus carinatum, commonly called pigeon chest.

A to Z: Pectus Excavatum

Learn more about pectus excavatum, commonly called sunken chest.

A to Z: Pott's Fracture

Bimalleolar fracture, Pott's fracture, medial malleolus, lateral malleolus, ankle, ankle fracture, broken ankle, tibia, fibula, shinbone, operative fixation, surgery, malleoli

A to Z: Scoliosis

Learn about scoliosis, an abnormal curvature in the spine often detected just before puberty begins.

A to Z: Sever Disease

Sever disease is a painful bone disorder due to inflammation (swelling) of the growth plate in the heel.

A to Z: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

In slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), the very top of the thighbone (called the femoral head) slips out of line with the rest of the thighbone, causing a weakened hip joint.

A to Z: Slipped Disc

Activities and sports that put stress on the back can lead to a slipped disc, which can cause pain in the back, arms, and legs.

A to Z: Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces in the spine, or backbone, where the spinal cord is located. Pressure placed on the spinal cord causes pain and disruption to some body functions.

A to Z: Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia (SED)

Learn about genetic disorders and conditions that affect growth and development.

A to Z: Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis (or "slipped vertebra") is when one of the vertebrae slips forward and out of place on the vertebra beneath it.