- brachial plexus injuries
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injuries to the major nerve group of the arm
See also Brachial plexus program overview; Neurosurgery; Rehabilitative services; Types of brachial plexus injuries
- cerebral palsy (CP)
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a broad term that describes a group of neurological (brain) disorders. It is a life-long condition that affects the communication between the brain and the muscles, causing a permanent state of uncoordinated movement and posturing. CP is the result of an episode that causes a lack of oxygen to the brain.
See also Cerebral palsy; Neurology; Orthopaedic surgery/Sports and rehabilitative medicine; Planned giving; Refereed scientific articles published or accepted for publication; Rehabilitative services; Research; Cerebral palsy: a patient's perspective
- head injuries
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trauma to the head/brain
See also Critical care (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit); Neurosurgery
- hip dysplasia
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an array of hip problems that if identified early have a good prognosis
See also Orthopaedic surgery/Sports and rehabilitative medicine
- muscular dystropy
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a broad term that describes a genetic (inherited) disorder of the muscles. MD causes the muscles in the body to become very weak. The muscles break down and are replaced with fatty deposits over time. The most common form of MD is called Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
See also Neurology; Pulmonary habilitation program
- spina bifida (also called meningomyelocele or neural tube defect)
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Present at birth, the condition affects the development of the back bones, spinal cord, surrounding nerves, and the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the spinal cord. This neurological condition can cause a portion of the spinal cord and the surrounding structures to develop outside, instead of inside, the body. The sac-like lesion can occur anywhere along the spine. Fetal spina bifida is diagnosed by ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) so that special preparations can be made for optimal care at delivery.
See also Fetal spina bifida; Institute for Fetal Health; Neurosurgery; Orthopaedic surgery/Sports and rehabilitative medicine; Our spina bifida program; Planned giving; Refereed scientific articles published or accepted for publication; Research; Spina bifida; Spina bifida information for teens and young adults; Bridget’s remarkable triumph; Kelly conquers spina bifida; Spina bifida patients to get their own places
- spine or vertebral anomalies
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birth defects of the developing spine involving the bones or nerves or both. Fetal spine or vertebral anomalies are diagnosed by ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) so that special preparations can be made for optimal care at delivery.
See also Institute for Fetal Health; Emily okay after unstable vertabrae
- sports injuries
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includes a wide variety of sports-related injuries
See also Knee Injury Prevention Program; Orthopaedic surgery/Sports and rehabilitative medicine; Overview of Motion Analysis Center; Overview of Institute for Sports Medicine; Pitching biomechanics analysis; Pitching research; Sports injury prevention tips; What happens during a pitching biomechanics analysis?
- trauma
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a physical injury or wound caused by an external force which may cause death or permanent disability. Trauma is also used to describe severe emotional or psychological shock or distress.
See also Cardiovascular-thoracic surgery; Critical care (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit); Orthopaedic surgery/Sports and rehabilitative medicine; Plastic and reconstructive surgery; Pulmonary habilitation program; Surgery (general)
- traumatic brain injury
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leading causes are motor vehicle accidents, falls and child abuse. Affects 200-300 children/100,000 per year.
See also Critical care (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit); Emergency medicine; Pulmonary habilitation program; Helicopter transport saves Jake from brain injury