An injury involving a potentially-broken bone can be a scary time for kids and parents alike. But it’s something that happens all the time. “Broken bones are very common,” said Dr. Melissa Meyer, an ...

Knowing when to book an appointment with a pediatric orthopedist instead of a pediatrician can help a child get faster ...

Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to a slower healing process in children with broken bones, according to research to be presented at a conference this weekend. "Children need to be given ...

From mending broken bones to treating acute and chronic bone disease, the orthopedic team at the El Paso Children’s Hospital has the expertise to handle the worst cases that come through their doors.

A study led by doctors at the Medical University of South Carolina and UMass Chan Medical School found that ultrasound-guided nerve blocks helped kids with broken thigh bones, also known as femurs, ...

Fractures are fairly common in children under six years of age. They usually result from a fall in younger children and possibly a sports injury in older children Mom of Karoline Leavitt's Nephew ...

SMA children who can't walk have weaker upper leg bones than kids with cerebral palsy who are nonambulatory, a comparative ...

Angulated fractures involve a broken bone that tilts at an angle. Most cases require some form of realignment using a cast or other measures for proper healing. An angulated fracture occurs when a ...

Your clavicle, or collarbone, is the long, thin bone that connects your chest to your shoulder. You have one on each side of your body. These bones help hold up your shoulders and allow you to move ...