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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

<p>Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by overgrowth. The syndrome occurs in 1 in 11,000 births.</p>

Infant Screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)

Jun 21, 2016

The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend routine ultrasounds for every infant, but it does support referral for ultrasound and/or pediatric orthopedic consultation for babies with an abnormal physical exam or major risk factors for DDH.

Screening for Scoliosis

Jun 21, 2016

When is the right time to screen for scoliosis, what should you look for during an exam, and what actions should you take? John "Jack" Flynn, MD, chief of Orthopedics at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers some guidance.

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US May Be Greatly Undercounting Pediatric Concussions

May 31, 2016

A joint study from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds the majority of concussions are diagnosed at primary care sites and not in emergency departments.

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Tips to Promote a Healthy Body Image

Feb 25, 2020

Is your child struggling with body image? Laurel Weaver, MD, PhD, a psychiatrist at CHOP, provides six tips on how parents can promote healthy body image in their children.

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