512 items found Clear All 61 of 64 pages Previous Page Next Page Tethered Spinal Cord Condition Pages Tethered spinal cord, sometimes called tethered spinal cord syndrome, occurs when the spinal cord becomes attached (or tethered) to tissues surrounding it. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Condition Pages Spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, is a rare genetic condition that affects the spinal cord’s motor nerve cells. Neuromuscular Disorders Condition Pages Neuromuscular disorders are a group of diseases that affect the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves) as well as skeletal muscles. Birthmarks and Vascular Anomalies Condition Pages Birthmarks, vascular malformations, and other types of skin anomalies occur when blood vessels (arteries, veins, lymphatic vessels, or capillaries) develop abnormally. Arteriovenous Malformations Condition Pages Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are tangles of blood vessels caused by abnormal connections between arteries and veins, usually in the brain. Juvenile Dermatomyositis Condition Pages Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is an autoimmune disorder that affects blood supply to muscles and causes muscle inflammation. Clubfoot Condition Pages Clubfoot, also known as talipes equinovarus, is a condition that affects infants at birth. One out of every 1,000 children is born with clubfoot deformity. Flat Head Syndrome Condition Pages Flat head syndrome, or deformational plagiocephaly, is a condition in which a baby’s head has an uneven or irregular shape caused by external forces.
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