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Growth-Related Disorders

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There are many growth-related disorders that require clinical care by a doctor or other health care professional. Listed below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Nursemaid's Elbow

Tibial Torsion

Femoral Anteversion

Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Scoliosis

Kyphosis

Lordosis

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