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Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Good news: Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is far less frightful than its name. Though it's one of the most common ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Broken Bones, Sprains, and Strains
A broken (fractured) bone requires emergency care. Suspect a possible broken bone if your child heard or felt a bone ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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How Long Will It Take to Heal a Broken Bone?
Today my son fell at the playground and broke his arm. How long will the bone take to heal?– DebraBroken bones ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Muscular Dystrophy
About MDMuscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder that gradually weakens the body's muscles. It's caused by ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendonitis)
Jumper's knee — also known as patellar tendonitis or patellar tendinopathy — is an inflammation or injury ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Headaches
Whether they're pounding and throbbing or dull and aching, headaches are common in kids. Headaches can have a wide ...
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
About ACL InjuriesKnee injuries are common among active kids, especially athletes, and a torn anterior cruciate ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Fragile Bones: The Next Epidemic for Teenage Girls
There is a relatively unknown affliction spreading among our teenage girls. It's called early onset osteoporosis. New ...
Source: Education.com
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Be Ergo-Wise This School Year: How to Keep Kids In Alignment
As you and your family prepare for another academic year, there's lots to do. But, right up there with buying clothes ...
Source: Education.com
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Diagnosing Autism: One Family's Story
Over the last 15 years, autism has gone from being a little known condition, to a disorder of epidemic proportions. The ...
Source: Education.com
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Apraxia Information Page
What is Apraxia?Apraxia (called "dyspraxia" if mild) is a neurological disorder characterized by loss of the ...
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Orthopedic Impairment
DefinitionOrthopedic Impairment means a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child's educational ...
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Questions and Answers About Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
What Is Scoliosis?Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal disorder in which there is a sideways curvature of the spine, or ...
Source: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Sever's Disease
Although the name might sound pretty frightening, Sever's disease is really a common heel injury that occurs in kids. It...
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EMG (Electromyography)
Electromyography (EMG) measures the response of muscles and nerves to electrical activity. It's used to help determine...
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Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture)
Hard falls and collisions are a reality of sports, and they often lead to injuries. Taking a spill and falling on a...
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a deformity of the hip that can occur before, during, or weeks after...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
