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  • Knee Injuries for Parents


    Knee injuries are common among young athletes. Learn about causes, treatments, and prevention.

  • Period Cramps for Kids


    Cramps can put a crimp in a girl's daily routine. Find out what period cramps are and how to handle them.

  • Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures for Parents


    During a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, the person loses consciousness and has stiffening and jerking of the muscles. These seizures usually are generalized, starting on both sides of the brain.

  • Competitive Sports: Helping Kids Play it Cool for Parents


    Sometimes the pressure to succeed on the field or in the court can be overwhelming. Learn what you can do to help your child keeps things in perspective.

  • Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome for Teens


    This growth-related injury is more common in teens who play sports that require a lot of running or jumping. Find out why it happens - and what you can do to avoid and treat it.

  • What Is Fentanyl? for Parents


    Fentanyl is a synthetic (man-made) opioid that doctors can prescribe to treat pain. Fentanyl is also made illegally and sold as a street drug.

  • Safety Tips: Swimming for Teens


    To keep things as safe as possible for swimming season, follow these tips.

  • Arthrogram for Parents


    An arthrogram is a test done to look inside a joint for injuries or other problems.

  • Growth Plates for Parents


    Growth plates are the areas of new bone growth, usually near the ends of long bones. A growth plate is weaker than solid bone. This makes it more likely to get injured.

  • Splints for Parents


    A splint is a support device that keeps an injured area from moving. Doctors often use splints to hold bones and joints in place so they can heal after a fracture.