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  • Stress Fractures for Parents


    A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone. They usually happen from repeating the same movement over and over.

  • A to Z: Nonunion of Fracture for Parents


    In this condition, a broken bone does not heal completely and needs advanced treatment. Learn more.

  • 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.

  • A to Z: Fracture, Clavicle for Parents


    A clavicle fracture, or broken collarbone, is one of the most common broken bones among kids and teens.

  • Your Bones for Kids


    Where would you be without your bones? Learn more about the skeletal system in this article for kids.

  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease) for Parents


    Osteogenesis imperfecta (or brittle bone disease) prevents the body from building strong bones. People with OI have bones that might break easily.

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


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

  • A to Z: Fracture, Elbow for Parents


    Fractured (broken) elbows are a common injury in kids and teens.

  • 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.

  • Stress Fractures for Teens


    It's not always easy to tell if you have a stress fracture, and stress fractures can get worse quickly. This article explains how to prevent and treat them.