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Broken Arm

A broken arm is a crack or break in one or more of the bones in arm. They are often caused by impact injuries.

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Broken Elbow

A broken elbow is a break, at or near the elbow joint, in one or more of the three arm bones that form that joint.

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Broken Femur (Thighbone)

A broken femur is a fracture of the thighbone.

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Broken Leg

A broken leg is a break or crack of one long bones of the leg.

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Broken Tibia-Fibula (Shinbone/Calf Bone)

A broken tibia-fibula is a fracture of one or both of the long bones in the lower leg.

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Clavicle Fracture

A clavicle fracture is a break in the bone that connects the breastbone to the shoulder blade.

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Dislocated Kneecap

A dislocated knee, also known as a dislocated patella, occurs when the kneecap pops out from its normal position.

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Dislocations

A dislocation happens when extreme force is put on a ligament and the ends of two connected bones separate.

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Fractures

A fracture is a break in the bone that occurs when more force is applied to the bone than the bone can withstand.

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Growth Plate Fractures

A growth plate fracture is a fracture that intersects the area of soft cartilage where bone growth takes place.

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Hip Fracture

A hip fracture is a partial or complete break in any of the three bones of the pelvis that make up the hip.

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Malunion Fracture

A malunion fracture is a broken bone that heals abnormally.

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Peripheral Nerve Injury

Peripheral nerve injuries interfere with signals between the brain and other parts of the body.

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Shoulder Dislocation

A shoulder dislocation happens when the ball at the top of the arm bone separates from the shoulder socket.

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is one of the most common developmental conditions of the hip joint.

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Spinal Fracture

A spinal cord fracture is a break to the cervical, thoracic, and/or lumbar vertebrae.

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Treatment

Types of Casts

Different types of casts are used depending on the injury a child suffers.

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