Congenital Hand Deformities Congenital anomalies are deformities that are present at birth. Any type of deformity in a newborn can become a challenge for the child as he or she grows. Hand deformities can be particularly disabling as the child…
Chronic Pain Pain starts in receptor nerve cells found beneath the skin and in organs throughout the body. When you are sick, injured, or have other type of problems, these receptor cells send messages along nerve pathways to the spinal…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is when the median nerve is squeezed (compressed) as it passes through the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is an opening in your wrist that is formed by the carpal bones on the…
Calluses and Corns Calluses and corns are thickened areas of skin caused by rubbing (friction) or pressure. The outer layer of skin thickens to protect the bone under the skin with extra padding. Calluses most often occur on feet and…
Bone Cancers Chondrosarcoma Osteosarcoma Chondrosarcoma Chondrosarcoma is a type of bone cancer that occurs in cartilage cells. Cartilage is the specialized, gristly connective tissue that is present in adults. Most bones develop from this tissue. Cartilage plays an important role…
Benign Bone Tumors Chondroblastoma Enchondroma Giant Cell Tumor Osteochondroma Chondroblastoma A chondroblastoma is a rare type of noncancerous bone tumor that begins in cartilage. This is the tough, rubbery connective tissue from which most bones develop. It plays an important role…
Back and Neck Pain Back pain can range from a mild, dull, annoying ache, to persistent, severe, disabling pain. Pain in your back can limit your ability to move. It can interfere with normal functioning and quality of life. Always…
Avascular Necrosis Avascular necrosis is a disease that results from the temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone. When blood supply is cut off, the bone tissue dies and the bone collapses. If avascular necrosis happens near…
Pediatric Urology Phimosis At the end of the first year of life, retraction of the foreskin behind the glandular sulcus is possible in approximately 50% of boys; this rises to approximately 89% by the age of three years. The incidence…
