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Bones & Muscles

External Fixator: Pin Care

External fixators used for limb lengthening have pins that go through the skin and into the bone. It's important to know how to care for the pins at home to prevent infections.

Femur X-Ray Exam

A femur (thighbone) X-ray is a test that makes pictures of the inside of the upper leg to see problems like broken bones.

Fibromyalgia

The chronic condition fibromyalgia causes widespread pain in the muscles, joints, and other areas of the body. Lifestyle changes and other strategies can help kids who have it feel better.

Fibular Hemimelia

Babies who have fibular hemimelia are born with a short or missing fibula. Experts who treat bone problems have several options to help kids with a hemimelia.

Flat Feet

Most babies and toddlers have flat feet. As they grow, an arch usually develops. But some kids have flat feet for life.

Forearm X-Ray Exam

A forearm X-ray is a safe, painless test that makes pictures of the inside of the forearm to see problems like broken bones.

Ganglion Cysts

Ganglion cysts are lumps that, most commonly, appear on the back of the wrist. These cysts are not cancerous and are easily treated.

Getting an X-Ray

An X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to make an image of bones, organs, and other parts of the body. Here's how they're done.

Goldenhar Syndrome

Goldenhar syndrome can cause incomplete development of bones in the face, affecting the ear, nose, soft palate, lip, and jaw. A cleft and craniofacial care team can help kids born with the condition.

Greenstick Fractures

A greenstick fracture is a type of broken bone. The bone cracks on one side only, not all the way through the bone.