Condition
A type of cancer that affects blood and bone marrow, causing the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells. It can lead to symptoms like fatigue, infections, and easy bruising.
What is Leukemia?
The most familiar of spinal cord injuries. The disability comes from the growth of the spinal cord and spinal column during the first 30 days of fetal development.
What is Spina Bifida?
Refer to a range of conditions that affect the heart's structure or function, such as heart disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure. These disorders can lead to symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
What is Cardiac Disoder?
A genetic disorder where the blood doesn't clot properly, leading to excessive bleeding from injuries or surgeries. It occurs due to a deficiency in clotting factors.
What is Hemophilia?
A condition that involves abnormal electrical activity in the brain which may result in convulsions, loss of consciousness, or unusual sensations.
An infection in the bone, often caused by bacteria, that leads to inflammation, pain, and potential bone damage. It can result from an injury, surgery, or the spread of infection from nearby tissues.
What is Osteomyelitis?
Characterized by continuous painful inflammation of one or more joints and the tissue surrounding joints. It may last for as little as several months to a year; however, many children experience it for several years.
A condition characterized by short stature, typically resulting from genetic mutations that affect bone growth. It can lead to various physical and developmental differences depending on the type.
Defined as a neurological condition that involves the inability to coordinate muscle action, as well as limited ability to sustain an erect posture, achieve balance, and control fluid movements and dexterity.
Cerebral Palsy
Brittle Bones is the common term for this rare genetic disorder, which is caused by a mutation (change) in a gene that affects bone formation, bone strength, and the structure of other tissues.
What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
An umbrella term to describe health conditions that affect the functioning of the muscles. As children with this condition get older, they lose their gross motor capabilities first; loss of fine motor capabilities comes later.
What is Muscular Dystrophy?
A chronic condition where the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or can't use it effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels. It can cause complications affecting the heart, kidneys, nerves, and eyes over time.
What is Diabetes?
A condition where the hip socket doesn't fully cover the ball of the upper thigh bone, leading to joint instability. It can cause pain, arthritis, and difficulty with movement over time.
What is Hip Dysplasia?