OrthoInfo is the patient education website of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). The site provides patients and their families with convenient, online access to more than 500 easy-to-understand articles and videos on orthopaedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and healthy living. General Bone, Joint, and Muscle Infections in Children Cerebral Palsy Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Chondromyxoid Fibroma Down Syndrome: Musculoskeletal Effects Growth Plate Fractures Hemangioma High School Sports Injuries Juvenile Arthritis Lawn Mower Injuries in Children Marfan Syndrome Muscular Dystrophy Neurofibromatosis Nonossifying Fibroma Osteochondritis Dissecans Osteochondroma Osteofibrous Dysplasia and Adamantinoma Osteogenesis Imperfecta Overuse Injuries in Children Rickets Sports Concussion The Impact of Childhood Obesity on Bone, Joint, and Muscle Health Unicameral Bone Cysts Shoulder & Elbow Elbow Fractures in Children Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy) Forearm Fractures in Children Nursemaid's Elbow Throwing Injuries in the Elbow in Children Hip & Thigh Adolescent Hip Dysplasia Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH) Limb Length Discrepancy Perthes Disease Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Snapping Hip Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia) The Limping Child Thighbone (Femur) Fractures In Children Knee & Lower Leg Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain Bowed Legs Discoid Meniscus Limb Length Discrepancy Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain) Patellar Dislocation and Instability in Children (Unstable Kneecap) The Limping Child Foot & Ankle Ankle Fractures in Children Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Clubfoot Flexible Flatfoot in Children Intoeing Lawn Mower Injuries in Children Tarsal Coalition Vertical Talus Neck & Back Back Pain in Children Congenital Muscular Torticollis (Twisted Neck) Congenital Scoliosis Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents Kyphosis (Roundback) of the Spine Neuromuscular Scoliosis Scoliosis: Frequently Asked Questions Spinal Deformity in Children with Myelomeningocele Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Treatments & Surgeries About Casts (video) Care of Casts and Splints Safety All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Backpack Safety Bicycle Safety Child Safety Seats Distracted Walking Diving Safety Halloween Safety Tips Helmet Safety Inline Skating Injury Prevention Lawn Mower Safety Playground Safety Checklist Playground Safety Guide Playground Safety: Tips for Kids Scooter-Related Injury Prevention Skateboarding Safety Sledding Injury Prevention Sports Injury Prevention A Guide to Safety for Young Athletes Athletic Shoes Baseball Injury Prevention Basketball Injury Prevention Creatine Supplements Diving Safety Football Injury Prevention Golf Injury Prevention Gymnastics Injury Prevention High School Sports Injuries Hockey Injury Prevention Horseback Riding Injury Prevention Overuse Injuries in Children Return To Play Skiing Injury Prevention Soccer Injury Prevention Sports Concussion Swimming Injury Prevention Tennis Injury Prevention The Risks of Steroid Use Tips for a Safe Running Program Train Smart and Stay Strong Volleyball Injury Prevention Winter Sports Injury Prevention Health & Fitness Female Athlete Triad: Problems Caused by Extreme Exercise and Dieting Flexibility Exercises for Young Athletes Healthy Bones at Every Age Osteoporosis Prevention Starts Early Physical Activity for Persons with Mental Retardation The Impact of Childhood Obesity on Bone, Joint, and Muscle Health Vitamin D for Good Bone Health Activity and Exercise Fitness for Kids Weightbearing Exercise for Women and Girls Patient Stories A Young Patient's Experience With Lawnmower Injury Patient Story: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patient Story: Chiari Malformation and Scoliosis Patient Story: Scoliosis Treatment With Growing Rods Patient Story: Scoliosis Treatment With Spinal Fusion Surgery Resources What Is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon? En Español Asientos de seguridad para niños (Child Safety Seats) Dolor de rodilla anterior en adolescentes (Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain) El impacto de la obesidad infantil en la salud de los huesos, las articulaciones y los músculos (The Impact of Childhood Obesity on Bone, Joint, and Muscle Health) El pie equino (Clubfoot) Fracturas de los codos en los niños (Elbow Fractures in Children) Fracturas del antebrazo en los niños (Forearm Fractures in Children) Fracturas del cartílago de crecimiento (Growth Plate Fractures) Lesiones deportivas en la secundaria (High School Sports Injuries)
