Aug 19, 2022 / Guide

Patellar instability describes a range of conditions where the kneecap is displaced from its normal position. It is most common in teen female athletes.

Jun 12, 2021 / Guide

Perthes disease is a rare hip condition that begins with a disruption of blood flow to the head of the femur (thigh bone). It most often occurs in children 4 to 8 years old.

Jul 10, 2021 / Guide

Little league shoulder is an overuse injury often seen in young athletes that affects the upper part of the throwing arm, just below the shoulder.

Jul 23, 2021 / Guide

Scoliosis is a condition that affects the normal shape of the spine, altering a person's overall trunk alignment and posture.

Aug 30, 2022 / Guide

Shoulder bursitis is a condition that causes pain on the outer side or tip of the shoulder. It can affect people of any age but is more common in those who often thrown, pitch, or swim. It also can be caused by autommune disease, injury, or infection.

Jan 3, 2021 / Guide

Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs as the result of chronic, repeated compression of the rotator cuff tendons. It causes pain and movement problems.

Feb 5, 2020 / Guide

Shoulder replacement (arthroplasty) is a surgery to replace all or part of the shoulder joint.

Apr 8, 2018 / Guide

Snapping hip syndrome refers to a snapping or popping feeling that occurs in the hip's side, front, or back (the sit bone) when forcefully lifting, lowering, or swinging the leg.

Jan 12, 2020 / Guide

A compression fracture in the spine occurs when the vertebrae (small cylinder-shaped bones) that form the spine collapse or break, commonly due to osteoporosis and a fall.

Apr 23, 2021 / Guide

Stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or ruptures, and the blood flow in the brain stops causing death or short- or long-term disability in adults.