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A to Z: Kohler's Disease for Parents
Kohler's disease is a rare cause of foot pain that develops from temporary changes in bones in the feet as kids grow.
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Body Piercing for Teens
Wondering whether you should pierce one of your precious parts? Read about what to expect.
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X-Ray Exam: Hand for Parents
A hand X-ray can help doctors find the cause of pain, tenderness, swelling, and deformity. It also can detect broken bones or dislocated joints.
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Varicocele for Teens
A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins in the scrotum. Although there is no way to prevent a varicocele, it usually needs no special treatment.
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X-Ray Exam: Wrist for Parents
A wrist X-ray is a safe and painless test that can help find the cause of pain, tenderness, swelling, or show deformities of the wrist joint. It can also detect broken bones or dislocated joints.
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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.
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X-Ray Exam: Hip for Parents
A hip X-ray can help find the cause of symptoms such as limping, pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity in the hip area. It can detect broken bones or a dislocated joint.
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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.
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X-Ray Exam: Ankle for Parents
An ankle X-ray can help find the cause of symptoms such as pain, tenderness, and swelling, or deformity of the ankle joint. It can also detect broken bones or a dislocated joint.
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Skin Abscesses for Parents
An abscess is a sign of an infection, usually on the skin. Find out what to do if your child develops one.