Fact Sheets

Limb Length Discrepancy
Limb length discrepancy, also called limb length inequality, is a condition in which an individual's arms are legs are of unequal lengths.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affects a person's movement, balance, and/or posture. The condition is caused by differences in the brain that occurs before, during, or within the first three years of life. Though cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition, treatments are available that can help manage symptoms and improve motor function.
Torticollis
Also known as wry neck or twisted neck, torticllis is a condition in which a person's head tilts to one side.
Short Stature (Growth Disorders) in Children
Short statue is typically diagnosed when a child's height is two standard deviations from the mean for his or her age and gender. Learn about causes and treatment.
Complex Fracture
A complex fracture is a traumatic injury involving multiple breaks in a bone and damaged soft tissue. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Wrist Fracture
A wrist fracture is a break in one of the small bones in the wrist joint or, more commonly, the distal radius. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
Growth Plate Injuries
Growth plate injuries are injuries to new bone tissue at the ends of a child's bones that can affect how they grow. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Developmental Delay
Developmental delay occurs when a child’s progression through predictable developmental phases slows, stops, or reverses. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Broken Ankle (Ankle Fracture)
A broken ankle is a condition in which tiny fissures to larger cracks and snaps occur in the ankle. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Child Development
Child development is a series of skills and stages that occur in a child between birth and adulthood.