Children have a lot of energy and are much more physically active than the average adult. They run, jump, play with their friends, and play sports at school. This highly physical lifestyle sometimes causes a broken bone. Even though children’s bones are more flexible than adults’ bones are – so their bones have excellent shock-absorbing…
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What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of…
Types of Elbow Fractures in Children
One of the most common injuries children incur are fractures, which refers to broken bones. Fractures can happen in any bone within the body and are classified differently depending on the severity of the break. One of the most common places for pediatric fractures is the elbow. Elbow fractures in children need medical treatment by…