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  • A to Z: Patellar Dislocation for Parents


    Patellar dislocation happens when the patella (kneecap) slips out of its normal position.

  • How the Body Works - Willis-Knighton Health System for Kids


    The human body is an amazing machine. Learn more about it through movies, quizzes, articles, and more.

  • A to Z: Kohler's Disease for Parents


    Kohler's disease is a rare cause of foot pain that develops from temporary changes in bones in the feet as kids grow.

  • Spina Bifida Occulta for Parents


    In spina bifida occulta, a baby is born with a gap in the spine's bones, but the spinal cord and its covering do not push through it.

  • Your Muscles for Kids


    You have more than 600 muscles in your body! They do everything from pumping blood throughout your body to helping you lifting your heavy backpack. Find out more.

  • Limb Lengthening Surgery: External Fixator for Parents


    Limb lengthening surgery is done when someone has a leg length discrepancy (one leg is shorter than the other). Sometimes this is treated with an external fixator.

  • Marfan Syndrome for Parents


    Marfan syndrome affects the body's connective tissue and can cause problems in the eyes, joints, and heart. Even though the disease has no cure, doctors can successfully treat just about all of its symptoms.

  • What Does Dislocation Mean? for Kids


    A dislocation is when one or more bones at a joint moves out of place.

  • A to Z: Dislocation, Hip for Parents


    A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A hip dislocation is an injury that occurs when the ball of the thighbone moves out of the socket of the hipbone.

  • Low Calcium in Babies (Hypocalcemia) for Parents


    Hypocalcemia is when the blood has too little calcium. It can be treated with calcium and vitamin D supplements.