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X-Ray Exam: Finger for Parents
Doctors may order a finger X-ray to find the cause of symptoms such as pain, tenderness, or swelling, or to detect broken bones or dislocated joints.
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Bruxism (Teeth Grinding or Clenching) for Parents
Gnashing and grinding teeth, called bruxism, is common in kids, and often happens during deep sleep or while a child is under stress.
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Your Child's Vision for Parents
It's important for kids to have their eyes examined regularly, as many vision problems and eye diseases can be detected and treated early.
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Common Childhood Orthopedic Conditions for Parents
Flatfeet, toe walking, pigeon toes, bowlegs, and knock-knees. Lots of kids have these common orthopedic conditions, but are they medical problems that can and should be corrected?
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X-Ray Exam: Ankle for Parents
An ankle X-ray can help find the cause of symptoms such as pain, tenderness, and swelling, or deformity of the ankle joint. It can also detect broken bones or a dislocated joint.
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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.
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X-Ray Exam: Elbow for Parents
An elbow X-ray can help find the cause of symptoms such as pain, tenderness, swelling, or a deformity. It can also help to detect broken bones or a dislocated joint.
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X-Ray Exam: Upper Arm (Humerus) for Parents
An upper arm X-ray can help find the cause of symptoms such as pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity of the upper arm. It can detect a broken bone, and after the bone has been set, show if it has healed well.
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X-Ray Exam: Knee for Parents
A knee X-ray can help find the causes of pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity of the knee, and detect broken bones or a dislocated joint.
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X-Ray Exam: Forearm for Parents
A forearm X-ray can help doctors find the causes of pain, tenderness, swelling, or deformity. It can detect broken bones, and after a broken bone has been set, see if it has healed properly.