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I see from the news that there's concern about young students carrying heavy backpacks. I went to school 30 years ago and we never used backpacks or even a book bag. What do they carry in them that's so heavy?5 years 41 weeks ago405
I try to get my teenage girls to drink more milk or eat low-fat dairy products. I know it's good for their bones. They tell me they're "all done growing up and don't want to grow out". I'm thinking of their future when they're my age facing osteoporosis. What can I say to convince them otherwise?3 years 39 weeks ago455
I was just diagnosed with a neurilemmoma of the arm. The tumor was removed but it turned out to be a nerve tumor in the bone. What causes that to happen?1 year 4 weeks ago193
I was watching my son's team play soccer in a tournament yesterday. One of his teammates went down with an injury. I watched in dismay as the team coach twisted and turned this young man's knee as part of the examination. My first aid training is limited, but shouldn't they put ice on the knee and keep him off it?2 years 24 weeks ago352
I work as a medical transcriptionist. Lately I've been typing the notes for an orthopedic surgeon who treats mostly children. She often refers to joint mice. What does this refer to?2 years 17 weeks ago441
I'm 14 years old and have been playing the position of pitcher ever since I was 8. I notice that my pitching arm opens up much more than my nonpitching arm. I know it's because I move my arm in that position so often. But what's really happening inside the shoulder to do that?5 years 4 weeks ago394
I'm 14-years old and have a major problem with scoliosis. Since I've stopped growing, they are going to straighten my spine and fuse it in place. When they do this surgery, how do they get the spine straightened up enough to then hold it in place?2 years 4 weeks ago321
I'm 14-years old and I just got home from having surgery for a broken leg. My tibia was fractured in three places. They put a titanium rod down through the shaft to hold it all together. Now I'm in a leg splint. What happens from here?2 years 20 weeks ago683
I'm 16-years old and have had scoliosis for the last 4 years. Is it true that once I stop growing the curve will stop getting worse?3 years 35 weeks ago413
I'm a 16-year old girl who is very athletic and in good shape. I've started having back pain that's getting worse over time. I guess I thought playing sports and exercising would protect me from this kind of problem. Does this happen very often? What could be causing it?2 years 23 weeks ago672
I'm a first-time grandmother with a concern. How safe are those inflatable houses kids jump in at parties and park functions? In my day, we worried about serious injuries on the trampoline. These contraptions are at least enclosed. But are they safe?1 year 11 weeks ago163
I'm a grandmother now and my two-year-old granddaughter has clubfeet (both sides). I'm trying not to interfere but my daughter and her husband don't seem to be taking the treatment seriously. The little girl is supposed to wear a special splint at night. When we visited last week, I never saw them put it on her. They say she doesn't like it and screams all night. Do you have any suggestions?28 weeks 2 days ago210
I'm a nurse in a pediatric hospital unit. We had a child come in over the weekend with septic sacroiliitis. I learned in school that this was a problem for drug addicts. Is it possible that's how this child got this condition?1 year 19 weeks ago211
I'm a volleyball coach for middle and high school girls. In the last 10 years, I've seen a lot of girls come down with OCD. Is there something in the way we are training that is causing this (or could prevent it)?49 weeks 2 days ago153
I'm concerned about my 14-year old son. When it comes to sports and activity, he never stops. Is it possible he could wear his joints out before he reaches adulthood?1 year 46 weeks ago286
I'm finding out our son with his developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a rare bird. Everything I've seen says girls outnumber boys with this problem. Is there any proof that boys have a better or worse result with treatment?3 years 38 weeks ago361
I'm just starting to coach football with young kids. Most of them will not tell me when they are really hurting. I'm concerned about putting them back into the game too soon. What are some guidelines for injury management with this age group?2 years 6 weeks ago281
I'm looking for any training tips I can find to help me be the best Little League pitcher in our district. Coach gave me a couple of books to read. I thought I'd check on-line for anything else that's out there. Since you have a section on children, I was wondering if you know what I should do.29 weeks 2 days ago92
I'm new to the coaching business. This is my first year to coach girls' softball. What can I do to cut down on the number of elbow injuries? It seems like one-fourth to one-third of the team is always on the bench icing their elbows. What gives?2 years 17 weeks ago341
I'm on the school board for our community. I've just been assigned to a committee to look into school safety. At first I thought this meant stranger danger, bomb threats, and gun control. But now I realize accidents and injuries are part of the whole package. What sorts of things should I be thinking about along these lines?3 years 38 weeks ago335
I'm planning on homeschooling my three children starting with the oldest this fall. Over the summer, I'm going to check garage sales for school desks. How can I tell if the desk fits each child?5 years 37 weeks ago371
I'm really nervous that I might have screwed up with my baby. She was born with a clubfoot on the right side. The pediatrician sent me to a special clinic where they teach parents how to stretch the foot and use elastic tape to hold it in place. There's a little splint she wears over the tape, too. I think I've done everything right, but the foot isn't getting better. This is my first baby and I want her to be perfect. How much longer should I wait before I say something to the doctor?3 weeks 2 days ago14
I'm really not very impressed with the preparticipation physical exam they do for our kids to qualify for sports. It seems like a waste of time and money. Do other people feel this way?1 year 1 day ago157
I'm really worried about my 16-year old son. Every night he wakes up with back pain around midnight. He can't get back to sleep no matter what we do. Is this a sign of stress or just growing pains?3 years 21 weeks ago388
I'm really worried about my nine-year-old son. He's been complaining of back pain for several weeks. The pediatrician said not to worry about it -- it will go away on its own. But this is a child who is very active on several sports teams, and this just isn't like him. How much longer should we wait before doing something?38 weeks 3 days ago159
I'm starting my senior year in high school with a bad case of jumper's knee. I'm also the captain of our volleyball team. I really want to play this one last year. Therapy hasn't helped. Should I try steroid injections?3 years 11 weeks ago417
I'm tearing my hair out here. I have twin boys (12-years old) who are very competitive with each other. One child is supposed to be giving his knee a chance to heal from OCD. But he's so worried about being left behind, I can't see a difference between his rest mode and full-tilt activity. What can we do to help protect that joint until it heals?49 weeks 2 days ago182
I'm wondering what happens to people who don't have surgery for osteochondritis of the knee?16 weeks 2 days ago122
I've been coaching Little League for almost 30 years. It seems like more and more kids are coming up with various injuries, especially "pitcher's elbow" or "Little League elbow." Are there any studies to say why this is happening?5 years 45 weeks ago435
I've been reading about kids carrying heavy backpacks to school and getting hurt because of them. Shouldn't something be done about that?2 years 15 weeks ago483
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