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• A to Z: Fracture, Nasal (Broken Nose) for Parents

  
  

  Sports injuries or blows to the face can often cause this common type of facial injury. Learn about it here.

• A to Z: Fracture, Clavicle for Parents

  
  

  A clavicle fracture, or broken collarbone, is one of the most common broken bones among kids and teens.

• A to Z: Fracture, Distal Radius and Ulna for Parents

  
  

  Fractures of the distal radius and ulna, or broken bones of the forearm, are common childhood injuries.

• A to Z: Fracture, Patella (Kneecap) for Parents

  
  

  A fractured patella is a broken kneecap (the flat, round bone that protects the knee joint).

• Stress Fractures for Parents

  
  

  A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone. They usually happen from repeating the same movement over and over.

• A to Z: Nonunion of Fracture for Parents

  
  

  In this condition, a broken bone does not heal completely and needs advanced treatment. Learn more.

• Casts for Kids

  
  

  Some injuries will heal best if a cast is used. Find out how they work and how to take care of them in this article for kids.

• Going to a Physical Therapist for Kids

  
  

  Physical therapy uses exercises and other special treatments to help people move their bodies. Find out more in this article for kids.

• X-Ray Exam: Lower Leg (Tibia and Fibula) for Parents

  
  

  An X-ray of the tibia and fibula can help find the cause of pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity of the lower leg. It can detect broken bones, and after a broken bone has been set, help see if it has healed well.

• A to Z: Fracture, Radius for Parents

  
  

  A fractured radius is a broken bone in the lower arm. It is a common injury that usually heals quickly.