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Pediatric Orthopaedic Birth Defects

What are orthopaedic birth defects?

Orthopaedic birth defects include a wide range of conditions affecting a baby’s bones and muscles, tendons and ligaments that connect them. These conditions occur while your baby is developing in the uterus.

Some orthopaedic birth defects heal on their own and don’t require treatment. Others can lead to complications if left untreated, including:

  • Difficulty walking and running
  • Bone destruction
  • Deformities in bones, muscles and joints of the limbs
  • Arthritis in later life 

Learn more about our Spine Program and Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Children's National Hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

What causes orthopaedic birth defects?

Types of orthopaedic birth defects

Symptoms of orthopaedic birth defects

How are orthopaedic birth defects diagnosed?

Treatments for orthopaedic birth defects

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Spinal Treatment at Children's National Hospital

Children’s National offers children with spinal deformities a range of treatments, including innovative casting techniques, surgical procedures and rehabilitation programs to improve their chance for normal spinal function. Discover more about the treatments we offer.

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Providers Who Treat Orthopaedic Birth Defects

Departments that Treat Orthopaedic Birth Defects

    Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic

    For more than 25 years, the Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic has provided multidisciplinary care for infants, children, and young adults with various forms of skeletal disorders.