Children suffer from many of the same conditions as adults. Fractures are much more common in children due to relatively weaker bones, high activity levels, and risk taking behavior. However, children also have orthopedic conditions very specific to their age group which must be recognized to avoid problems, which if missed, could lead to lifelong disability or deformity. These conditions start from birth and include hip dysplasia and clubfoot. Other conditions arise during growth, these include Perthes disease (a circulatory problem of the hip joint), scoliosis (curvature of the spine), and slipped capital femoral epiphysis (a painful hip condition seen in adolescents). These conditions and others require the expertise of an orthopedic surgeon to accurately diagnose. Dr. Hausmann is happy to see and treat children of all ages.