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Your Bones for Kids
Where would you be without your bones? Learn more about the skeletal system in this article for kids.
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Your Changing Body: Answers for Girls With Autism for Teens
Now that you're older, your body may be changing. This is a normal part of growing up. Here's what's going on.
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Your Changing Body: Answers for Girls With Autism for Kids
As you get older, your body will change -- this is part of growing up. Here's what to expect.
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Getting to Know Your Newborn for Parents
When you first meet your newborn, you may be surprised by what you see. Here's what to expect.
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The Ponseti Method: Bracing Phase for Parents
The Ponseti method to treat clubfoot is done in two phases – the casting phase gradually moves the foot to the correct position, and the bracing phase makes sure it stays there. Learn about bracing.
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What Are Varicose Veins? for Kids
Do you know an older person whose legs look like a road map with all those blue and purple squiggly lines? They're probably varicose veins.
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Dwarfism for Teens
A dwarf is a short-statured person whose adult height is 4 feet 10 inches or under. Find out what happens when a person has dwarfism and why some people are born with it.
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Meniscus Tears for Teens
The key to healing meniscus tears is not to get back into play too quickly. Find out what meniscus tears are and how to treat them.
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A to Z: Genu Varum for Parents
Learn about common childhood orthopedic conditions and conditions that affect the legs and knees.
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Dwarfism for Parents
Dwarfism is a condition that is characterized by short stature. Many of the possible complications of dwarfism are treatable, and people of short stature lead healthy, active lives.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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