Are you wondering what injuries your young athlete might suffer as they take the field or win that coveted role as starter on their court of choice? Find out more about the common sports injuries that children experience and how to help prevent them.
Not all childhood broken bones are simple to fix. Bones broken at the growth plate require expert handling because improper or delayed treatment can cause lifelong problems. It’s important to see a specialist.
Your child is growing fast, and gaining inches as the bones in their legs and the rest of their body elongate. Are they getting enough calcium to support healthy bone growth, or is it time to take another look at their diet?
Remember how you thought you were invincible as a kid? A broken bone for many of us was a rite of passage. But as a parent, having a child break a bone can be scary. Here are the most commonly broken bones in kids and what to do if it happens.