Search

close   X

kidshealth library

health & safety topics

Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

Orthopedics A to Z

A to Z: Enthesopathy

Learn about rheumatic disorders and conditions that affect the joints and entheses.

A to Z: Fracture, Bimalleolar

Learn about types of lower extremity fractures and conditions that can affect the ankle and lower leg.

A to Z: Fracture, Clavicle

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

A to Z: Fracture, Collarbone

A fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched arm can result in this type of broken bone. Learn more here.

A to Z: Fracture, Distal Radius and Ulna

Fractures of the distal radius and ulna, or broken bones of the forearm, are common childhood injuries.

A to Z: Fracture, Elbow

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

A to Z: Fracture, Fibula

A fractured fibula is a break to the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.

A to Z: Fracture, Lateral Malleolus

Learn about types of lower extremity fractures and conditions that can affect the ankle and lower leg.

A to Z: Fracture, Radius

A fractured radius is a broken bone in the lower arm. It is a common injury that usually heals quickly.

A to Z: Fracture, Scaphoid (Wrist)

A fractured scaphoid is a broken small bone in the wrist.