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Casts for Parents
Casts keep bones and other tissues in place while they heal. Here's what to expect, and how to care for casts.
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Casts for Teens
This article has tips on taking care of a cast so it keeps working as it should.
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Stress Fractures for Teens
It's not always easy to tell if you have a stress fracture, and stress fractures can get worse quickly. This article explains how to prevent and treat them.
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X-Ray Exam: Finger for Parents
Doctors may order a finger X-ray to find the cause of symptoms such as pain, tenderness, or swelling, or to detect broken bones or dislocated joints.
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A to Z: Fracture, Collarbone for Parents
A fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched arm can result in this type of broken bone. Learn more here.
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X-Ray Exam: Forearm for Parents
A forearm X-ray can help doctors find the causes of pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity. It can detect broken bones, and after a broken bone has been set, see if it has healed properly.
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A to Z: Tooth Injury, Secondary for Parents
Secondary tooth injuries are injuries or damage to secondary or permanent teeth (also called "adult" teeth).
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All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety for Parents
ATVs are off-road vehicles often used for recreation. But kids 16 and younger shouldn't ride them. Find out why, and more, here.
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A to Z: Fracture, Lateral Malleolus for Parents
Learn about types of lower extremity fractures and conditions that can affect the ankle and lower leg.
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X-Ray Exam: Knee for Parents
A knee X-ray can help find the causes of pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity of the knee, and detect broken bones or a dislocated joint.