Sever’s Disease

Understanding Sever’s Disease:  A Parent’s Guide to Heel Pain in Growing Children   Sever’s disease (also known as calcaneal apophysitis) is a common cause of heel pain in children and adolescents.  It is found in children who are physically active....

Pediatric Spine Disorders in Children

Pediatric Spine Disorders in Children   Pediatric spine disorders affect the developing spinal column in infants, children, and adolescents. These conditions range from mild curves that doctors monitor closely to complex deformities that require advanced...

Children’s Growing Pains

Children’s Growing Pains: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents At Medical City Children’s Orthopedics and Spine Specialists, we understand how concerning it can be when your child wakes up crying from leg pain or complains of aches after a busy day of play....

Hip Healthy Practices

Hip-Healthy Practices:  Simple Daily Habits That Support Your Baby’s Development   The first few months of life are a critical window for your baby’s hip joints to form properly. Some risk factors for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) are beyond...

Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist

Signs Your Child Might Need a Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist: As a parent, noticing changes in your child’s physical development or behavior can raise concerns, especially when it involves their bones, joints, or muscles. Pediatric orthopedic specialists are medical...
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