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• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Cervical Spine

  A cervical spine MRI can help evaluate various symptoms and also help diagnose tumors, bleeding, swelling, infections, or inflammatory conditions in the vertebrae or surrounding tissues.

• Joint Aspiration (Arthrocentesis)

  A joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) involves withdrawing (aspirating) a sample of fluid from a joint using a needle and syringe.

• How Long Does it Take for a Broken Bone to Heal?

  How long does a broken bone take to heal? Find out!

• How Can Parents Help Prevent Concussions?

  Concussions are serious injuries. Here's how to help protect kids and teens from them.

• First Aid: Teeth Injuries

  If your child loses a baby tooth, there's no need to replace it. But if a permanent tooth is dislodged, it's a dental emergency. Here's what to do.

• First Aid: Strains and Sprains

  Here's what to do if you think your child has pulled or torn a muscle, ligament, or tendon.

• First Aid: Head Injuries

  Learn about the different types of head injuries, and find out what to do if your child is seriously injuried.

• First Aid: Dislocations

  A dislocation happens when two connected bones are separated. These injuries require emergency medical care to avoid further damage.

• Head Injuries

  Head injuries can be external or internal. Learn more about both kinds, how to prevent them, and what to do if your child is injured.

• A to Z: Head Injury

  Learn more about head injuries (head trauma).

• Growing Pains

  Growing pains are leg pains and soreness that happen to kids at night, usually when they're 3 to 12 years old.

• Torticollis

  Torticollis is a common condition that causes a stiff neck or neck pain that makes it hard for kids to turn their heads.

• Shin Splints

  Shin splints are pain on the inner part of the shinbone, often from running or another high-impact activity. They get better with rest.

• Sever’s Disease

  Sever's disease, a common heel injury in kids, is due to inflammation (swelling) of the growth plate in the heel. While painful, it's only temporary and has no long-term effects.

• Repetitive Stress Injuries in Sports

  Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) happen when movements are repeated over and over, damaging a bone, tendon, or joint.

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)

  Patellofemoral pain syndrome (or runner's knee) is the most common overuse injury among runners, but it can also happen to other athletes who do activities that require a lot of knee bending.

• Panner’s Disease

  Panner's disease is a painful bone condition linked to overuse of the elbow. Kids with Panner's disease need to avoid all activities that cause pain so the bone can heal.

• Osgood-Schlatter Disease

  Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is one of the most common causes of knee pain in adolescents. It's really not a disease, but an overuse injury.

• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries

  MCL injuries can happen in active and athletic kids, when excessive pressure is put on the knee joint, resulting in a torn ligament.

• Little League Elbow

  Little League elbow is an overuse injury to the elbow caused by repetitive throwing. Most cases happen in pitchers, but any young athlete who throws a lot can get the condition.

• Knee Injuries

  Knee injuries are common among young athletes. Learn about causes, treatments, and prevention.

• Growth Plate Fractures

  Injuries to growth plates, which produce new bone tissue and determine the final length and shape of bones in adulthood, must be treated so that bones heal properly.

• Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture)

  Learn about broken collarbones (or clavicle fractures), a common sports injury in kids.

• Broken Bones

  Many kids will have a broken bone at some point. Here's what to expect.

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears

  ACL injuries can happen in active and athletic kids when excessive pressure is put on the knee joint, resulting in a torn ligament.

• Jumper’s Knee

  Jumper's knee is an overuse injury that happens when frequent jumping, running, and changing direction damages the patellar tendon.

• Ear Injuries

  Ear injuries not only can affect a child's hearing, but sense of balance too. That's because our ears also help keep us steady on our feet.

• Preventing Eye Injuries

  Eye injuries in kids can lead to serious vision problems, even blindness. Wearing protective eyewear can prevent most eye injuries.

• When Can Kids Return to Sports After a Concussion?

  After a concussion, athletes often ask how soon they can start playing again. Usually, they can return to sports when all symptoms are gone and a health care provider gives the OK.

• When Can Kids Go Back to School After a Concussion?

  Within a few days of a concussion, most students are ready return to school. Here's how parents can help.

• Concussions

  Concussions are serious injuries that can be even more serious if kids don't get the time and rest needed to heal them completely.

• Exercise-Induced Asthma

  Many kids with asthma have symptoms when they exercise. But with careful management, they usually can do anything their peers can do.