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Bones & Muscles

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)

Osteogenesis imperfecta (or brittle bone disease) prevents the body from building strong bones. People with OI have bones that might break easily.

Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that can happen when germs enter an open wound. The easiest way to prevent it is to keep skin clean.

Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer. It happens most often in the arms and legs but can happen in other bones too.

Out-Toeing

Out-toeing is when feet point outward while walking. It happens to a lot of kids when they are learning to walk.

Panner's Disease

Panner's disease is a painful bone condition linked to overuse of the elbow. Kids with Panner's disease need to avoid all activities that cause pain so the bone can heal.

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (or runner's knee) is the most common overuse injury among runners, but it can also happen to other athletes who do activities that require a lot of knee bending.

Pectus Carinatum: Bracing

Pectus carinatum is when the chest juts out. Sometimes it's treated by wearing a brace.

Pectus Excavatum: The Nuss Procedure

The Nuss procedure is a surgery to correct severe pectus excavatum. It’s considered "minimally invasive" because only a few small cuts are needed.

Pectus Excavatum: Vacuum Bell Device

Health care providers sometimes suggest that kids use a vacuum bell to help correct pectus excavatum, a condition that causes a caved-in chest.

Pierre Robin Syndrome

Babies born with Pierre Robin Syndrome have a smaller-than-normal jaw. They need special treatment to keep the airway open, help with feeding and prevent serious problems.