[Skip to Content]
parents

Search results

You searched for: cast-f2q

  • What to Expect When Your Cast Comes Off for Teens


    You probably can't wait to get back to your normal activities, but it takes a while for a limb that's been in a cast to finish healing. Here's what to expect.

  • Sever's Disease for Teens


    Sever's disease, a common heel injury, is due to inflammation (swelling) of the growth plate in the heel. While painful, it's only temporary and has no long-term effects.

  • Sever's Disease for Parents


    Sever's disease, a common heel injury in kids, is due to inflammation (swelling) of the growth plate in the heel. While painful, it's only temporary and has no long-term effects.

  • A to Z: Fracture, Elbow for Parents


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

  • How Broken Bones Heal for Parents


    Broken bones have an amazing ability to heal, especially in kids. Full healing can take time, but new bone usually forms a few weeks after an injury.

  • 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.

  • Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip for Parents


    Babies can be born with this hip problem or develop it soon after birth. Early treatment can help the hip joint grow normally.

  • 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.

  • Buckle Fractures for Parents


    A buckle or torus fracture is a type of broken bone. One side of the bone bends, raising a little buckle, without breaking the other side of the bone.

  • Toe Walking for Parents


    Toe walking is when kids walk on the balls of their feet, with their heels off the ground. Most children stop toe walking on their own by age 2.