Frequently known as birthmarks, vascular malformations occur when blood vessels develop abnormally. A variety of types and treatment options exist for vascular malformations.

Infantile hemangioma is a common benign vascular tumor characterized by a hyperpigmented, often raised area of the skin. With a lifecycle consisting of four phases, infantile hemangioma is treatable with methods both pharmacological and non-pharmacological.

Spasticity causes muscles to tighten or stiffen and become resistant to stretching. It is often associated with an underlying neuromuscular condition such as cerebral palsy. Gillette Children's physical medicine and rehabilitation physician Dr. Andrea Paulson shares her expertise on the tools available for effective pediatric spasticity management.

When a child sustains an injury during exercise, sports, or other types of physical activity, they might need to see a pediatric specialty sports medicine doctor for treatment.

Gillette Children’s and the University of Minnesota have a rich research collaboration history that continues to expand with the arrival of a new grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Gillette Children’s hand surgeons Ann Van Heest, MD, and Deborah Bohn, MD, recently hosted the World Symposium on Congenital Malformations of the Hand and Upper Limb in Minneapolis.

Individuals with cerebral palsy may experience two common muscular issues: hypertonia and contractures. Both of these issues can be troublesome and impede functioning, yet their underlying causes my differ and therefore, necessitate different treatment.

Jennifer Laine, MD, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, and Medical Director of Research at Gillette Children’s, has been elected to the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA) Board of Directors.