Condition
Pediatric Orthopaedic Birth Defects
What are orthopaedic birth defects?
Orthopaedic birth defects include a wide range of conditions affecting a baby’s bones and muscles, tendons and ligaments that connect them. These conditions occur while your baby is developing in the uterus.
Some orthopaedic birth defects heal on their own and don’t require treatment. Others can lead to complications if left untreated, including:
- Difficulty walking and running
- Bone destruction
- Deformities in bones, muscles and joints of the limbs
- Arthritis in later life
Learn more about our Spine Program and Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Children's National Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes orthopaedic birth defects?
Types of orthopaedic birth defects
Symptoms of orthopaedic birth defects
How are orthopaedic birth defects diagnosed?
Treatments for orthopaedic birth defects
Meet the Providers Who Treat Orthopaedic Birth Defects
Departments that Treat Orthopaedic Birth Defects
Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic
For more than 25 years, the Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic has provided multidisciplinary care for infants, children, and young adults with various forms of skeletal disorders.