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I've been reading up on surgical fusion procedures for scoliosis. Our niece is going to have one of these operations. I see there's some concern about over correcting the curve. How do they avoid this problem?1 year 24 weeks ago209
I've been restricted from playing baseball (or any other sport) for the next six weeks (up to six months) because I have something called OCD. I'm not allowed to throw a ball, do any weight lifting, or even carry a heavy backpack in that hand. What are my chances that this will work? And what if it doesn't?3 weeks 2 days ago20
I've been trying to figure out if my children are overweight. I used the BMI formula for myself. Can I use the same guidelines for my kids?3 years 49 weeks ago333
I've been volunteering as an athletic trainer for Little League teams for the past 10 years. I notice the younger kids have problems with pain and soreness on the inside of the elbow. The older kids complain more of pain along the outside of the elbow. Why the difference?5 years 45 weeks ago419
I've heard of spiral fractures - what are they and how are they caused?2 years 5 weeks ago1958
I've heard that physical activity and exercise can improve children’s grades. It makes sense but how does it work?3 years 12 weeks ago326
I've heard that slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a genetic condition. But no one in our families on either side has this problem and our son does. Are there other causes of this condition?1 year 19 weeks ago217
I've just been reading about the high rate of injuries among ballet dancers. Our 12-year-old daughter is very interested in going en pointe next year. Should we discourage this? We don't want to set her up for harm from something she really enjoys.1 year 34 weeks ago223
If a young teen-ager has Kienbock's disease, is he treated the same, with the same kind of surgery as an adult?42 weeks 2 days ago201
If someone tears a ligament or the cartilage in the knee, is it possible to strengthen the rest of the leg to take the burden off the knee and avoid surgery?1 year 45 weeks ago215
If you have bone cancer of the leg, does it always mean they have to cut it off? I remember when Patrick Kennedy had his cancer. Have things changed since then? I'm asking because my nephew has been told he has osteosarcoma. And that's all I know about the disease.13 weeks 2 days ago174
In Little League play, what's the difference between pitching and throwing? I heard the coaches debating these terms but I didn't quite understand their point.29 weeks 2 days ago163
In our community, there is a special digitized computer that can be used to measure scoliosis. We have some baseline X-rays already taken of our 11 year-old daughter with this problem. The computerized method costs more. Is it more accurate?2 weeks 2 days ago18
Is it essential treat scoliosis with a brace? Can the child be left as long as the curve doesn't look too bad?1 year 32 weeks ago277
Is it normal for my teenager to have back pain?1 year 51 weeks ago292
Is it possible that back pain can be inherited like heart disease? It seems like everyone in our family suffers from this problem.1 year 35 weeks ago207
Is it really true that children shouldn't have surgery to repair a torn ACL until after they are 14?24 weeks 3 days ago181
Is it true that having scoliosis is connected for girls with eating disorders? I'm a middle-school soccer coach and I'm always interested in educating our girls about health and development.1 year 6 weeks ago224
Is it true they are no longer going to do scoliosis screening in the schools? Why not?2 years 20 weeks ago362
Is surgery ever used to correct clubfoot instead of those chunky braces the kids are forced to wear for so long?2 years 19 weeks ago423
Is there any way to tell if someone with SCFE on one side will develop it on the other side?1 year 19 weeks ago187
My 10-year old son broke his leg playing football. He had to have surgery and is now in a cast with crutches. What's the best way to make sure he doesn't miss too much school?4 years 4 weeks ago404
My 10-year-old daughter started complaining of hip pain and spiked a temp. We took her to the pediatrician who took an X-ray and did some lab studies. The X-ray didn't show anything so an MRI was ordered. The MRI didn't show anything either but the lab tests were positive for some type of infection. Should we have a second MRI done before putting her on antibiotics?3 years 7 weeks ago419
My 10-year-old niece is in the hospital having her knee drained because of an infection in the joint. They said it usually clears up with one session of drainage. She'll be on antibiotics for awhile. What if it doesn't clear up? Then what?2 weeks 2 days ago27
My 10-year-old son tripped over the dog and fell. He fractured his pelvis and dislocated his hip. He's had surgery and is in rehab, but there is a sharp pain in his groin that just isn't going away. What could be causing this?44 weeks 2 days ago207
My 11-year old daughter has scoliosis severe enough to wear a brace. If she is faithful to wear it, can she avoid having surgery later on?2 years 28 weeks ago414
My 11-year old daughter was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis of the L5 vertebra. Will this heal if she stops gymnastics?4 years 22 weeks ago373
My 11-year old son fell and hurt his wrist while roller blading. We've been advised to have him see a hand therapist before considering surgery. Wouldn't it be easier to just repair the problem and be done with it?2 years 51 weeks ago414
My 11-year old son has been complaining of hip pain and limping for six months now. We thought it was just growing pains but it turns out to be a slipped hip. The doctor is advising surgery. Could he just outgrow this problem without surgery?2 years 51 weeks ago468
My 11-year old son has developed a knee problem called OCD. We've decided to try the conservative route instead of surgery right away. How will we know when it's safe to let him start snowboarding and playing sports again?48 weeks 3 days ago249
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