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  • A to Z: Fracture, Scaphoid (Wrist) for Parents


    A fractured scaphoid is a broken small bone in the wrist.

  • Broken Bones for Kids


    What happens when you break a bone?

  • Comminuted Fractures for Parents


    A comminuted fracture is a type of broken bone. The bone is broken into more than two pieces.

  • How Broken Bones Heal for Parents


    Broken bones have an amazing ability to heal, especially in kids. Full healing can take time, but new bone usually forms a few weeks after an injury.

  • Comminuted Fractures for Teens


    A comminuted fracture is a type of broken bone. The bone is broken into more than two pieces.

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


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

  • Casts for Teens


    This article has tips on taking care of a cast so it keeps working as it should.

  • 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.

  • Ganglion Cysts for Parents


    Ganglion cysts are lumps that, most commonly, appear on the back of the wrist. These cysts are not cancerous and are easily treated.

  • 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.