Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of rare diseases that cause muscles to weaken and deteriorate. MD affects the voluntary muscles that control movement in the arms, legs, and trunk. It also can affect involuntary muscles, such as the heart and respiratory muscles.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. There are several different types of scoliosis that affect children and adolescents. By far, the most common type is "idiopathic," which means the exact cause is not known.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder that affects a child's ability to control his or her muscles. It is caused by damage or abnormalities in the parts of the brain that are involved with movement and coordination. In most cases, cerebral palsy begins before a baby is born.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Scoliosis is a sideways curve in the spine commonly seen in children and adolescents. This article provides answers to questions parents and their children often have when first diagnosed with scoliosis, including information about causes, screenings, and current research.| orthoinfo.aaos.org