Bowed legs in a toddler is very common. In most cases, bowed legs will naturally begin to straighten as the child grows. If bowed legs have not resolved by the age of 3 years, there may be an underlying cause, such as Blount’s disease.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
There are many things that people at all stages of life can do to build strong, healthy bones. Childhood and adolescence are especially important times for building bones and developing habits that support good bone health for life.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A fall can be a life-changing event that robs you of your mobility and independence. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk for falling, such as making some simple safety modifications to your home.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone. Most stress fractures are caused by overuse and repetitive activity, and are common in runners and athletes. This article describes the causes and symptoms of stress fractures and includes tips for preventing them.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
As we age, our bones are affected by genetics, nutrition, exercise, and hormonal loss. Although we cannot change our genes, there are many things we can do to improve bone strength, such as managing our diet and activity level.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A fracture is a broken bone. Treatment for a broken bone follows one basic rule: the broken pieces of bone must be put back into position and prevented from moving out of place until they are healed.| orthoinfo.aaos.org