Search Results
Viewing: 7801-7810 of 12447 | All
Condition
Kyphosis
Kyphosis is the natural curve of the upper back (thoracic) area of the spine. In the extreme curves, the spine looks like a “hunchback.” Some excessive curves can be passed on by parents. Some are brought on from bad posture, while others can develop from a disorder.
Condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophies (SMA) are a group of genetic (passed down by parents) diseases that affect motor neurons (nerve cells) in the spinal cord, causing the weakening of voluntary muscles (muscles that you control).
Condition
Spina Bifida and Myelomeningocele
Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect, which is a problem with the spinal cord or the structures that cover it.
Condition
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affects muscle tone, coordination, and movement. There are many types and severities of CP.
Condition
Muscular Dystrophy
The muscular dystrophies, or MD, are a group of more than 30 genetic (passed down by parents) neuromuscular disorders, in which defects of muscle (not nerves) cause muscle weakness and difficulties in body movement and control.
Article
Conditions and Symptoms
Read our comprehensive list of conditions that we treat and common symptoms of these conditions.
Meet Our Team
Patients benefit from coordinated care from specialists, all with expertise in pediatric neuromuscular disorders.
Specialty
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
We help patients rehabilitate from brain injuries, head and spinal cord injuries, stroke, burns, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other muscular disorders, feeding and swallowing disorders, amputation/limb deficiency, and other physically disabling conditions and injuries.
Specialty
Metabolic Bone Clinic
The Metabolic Bone Clinic provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and management of various skeletal disorders, including Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) and other congenital bone disorders, as well as acquired conditions that led to osteopenia and impair bone such as that seen with glucocorticoid use, immobilization and chronic renal, liver and other conditions.
Specialty
Concussion Center
The Concussion Center at Nationwide Children’s is an innovative place that specializes in treating kids and young adults. It’s a place where the focus on cutting-edge care, research and community partnerships builds a network of expertise like no place else.