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  • Wound Healing and Care for Parents


    How well a wound heals depends on where it is on the body and what caused it. Good home care is an important part of healing.

  • What Are Ligaments? for Kids


    Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that hold your bones together at your joints.

  • Knee Injury: Caroline's Story for Teens


    Caroline loved sports. But when an ongoing knee injury kept her from playing the sports she loved, she discovered new interests. Read her story.

  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries for Teens


    MCL injuries happen when excessive pressure is put on the knee joint, causing a torn ligament.

  • Words to Know (Sports Medicine Glossary) for Parents


    This glossary provides definitions for some common sports medicine terms.

  • Words to Know (Sports Medicine Glossary) for Teens


    This glossary provides definitions for some common sports medicine terms.

  • Bones, Muscles & Joints for Teens


    This section has information on conditions like scoliosis and injuries like ACL tears and broken bones.

  • Sports Injuries for Teens


    This section has information on different types of sports injuries, how they happen, and how to avoid them.

  • Diseases & Conditions for Teens


    From asthma to ulcers, learn about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Get health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.

  • Fitness, Exercise & Sports for Teens


    See answers to some common questions about sports and exercise.