“No kid ever deserves this,” Jasmine Ramirez’s sister said, “but she has challenges and she has pushed through“ Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter for PEOPLE. She has been working ...

In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO -- who goes by "Dr. Mike" on social media -- learns about rare, and often life-saving, operations. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that ...

1 School of Rehabilitation, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Yokosuka, Japan 2 Graduate Course of Health and Social Services, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Yokosuka, Japan Introduction: ...

What Is Leg Length Discrepancy? Kids with a leg length discrepancy have legs that are different lengths. This happens because the thigh bone (femur), shinbones (tibia or fibula), or both are shorter ...

Gait analysis is often used in sports medicine, as seen in this picture. Credit: Daniel Karmann/picture alliance via Getty Images Over the weekend, the conservative media outlet The Blaze and ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — For some, the desire to grow taller can lead to life-changing decisions, including traveling across the country for surgery. A groundbreaking procedure that breaks bones and ...

The sarcasm-loving British post punk band was the surprise sensation at 2023’s Grammys. Now they’re back for more — with a little less sass but a lot more heart. By Ethan Millman Music Editor Rhian ...

Treatment of leg length inequality involves many different approaches, such as orthotics, epiphysiodesis, shortening, and lengthening, which can be used alone or combined in an effort to achieve ...

The numerous causes of limb length inequality can generally be divided into two broad categories: congenital and acquired. Congenital limb length inequality is due to limb hypoplasia syndromes, the ...

Functional scoliosis is a product of imbalanced muscles or posture, often due to uneven leg length. In contrast, structural scoliosis is a product of how the spine has grown. Understanding the ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. A 26-year-old man with skeletal dysplasia presented with ...