The Serial Transverse Enteroplasty Procedure (STEP) is a surgical technique to increase bowel length so it can function more efficiently, decreasing infections and improving nutrition for our patients.

A fracture that goes through the plane of the growth plate of the ankle, without injuring the mature bone, the mildest fracture that can occur to a growth plate.

Lurie Children’s Pediatric Ear-Nose-and-Throat surgeons can evaluate your child’s ear infection and insert ear tube the same day, resulting in less time away from school and life.

Lurie Children’s sarcoma team offers comprehensive multidisciplinary care for children and adolescents diagnosed with bone and soft tissue sarcomas.

A break in one of the eight small bones of the wrist, most often occurring during a fall when the landing point is on the base of the outstretched hand.

A group of rare, chronic, possibly autoimmune diseases which are typically characterized by excessive deposits of collagen in the skin or other organs.

A spine condition causing the back to curve to the side, when viewed from the front.

Lurie Children’s Scoliosis Program provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, evaluation and management of scoliosis, focusing on children and adolescents.

Consider getting a second opinion from the pediatric specialists at Lurie Children's. A second opinion can offer peace of mind that your child is receiving appropriate medical care.

Conditions in which the child has problems processing and organizing sensation coming from the body and the environment.

A condition in which the joints, especially the hips, knees, and ankles are attacked by microorganisms, causing the destruction of cartilage and bone.

During serial casting, joints that are limited in range of motion are immobilized with a series of well-padded plaster and fiberglass casts.