Some children are born with or develop irregularities of the skull and/or spine (called craniosynostosis). Some benefit from surgical correction procedures.
Birth defects are health problems that are present at birth. They can range from mild to severe, and some babies have more than one.
An abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can affect people of any age, but most commonly begins between ages 10 and 15.
Spinal deformities are abnormal alignments or curves in the bony vertebral column that forms the spine. Learn about causes and treatment.
Congenital heart disease refers to a structural problem that has affected the way the heart or major blood vessels have formed. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A congenital hand disorder (a difference in fingers or hands) can be treated with physical therapy, prosthetic devices, splints and/or corrective surgery.
A method of gradually reducing the degree of curvature of the spines of people with severe spinal deformities.
Many people are born with birthmarks. There are a variety of different types, including congenital hemangioma and vascular malformations.