When your child starts limping, it’s simple to attribute it to some friendly mischief or minor bruise. Kids are rambunctious, after all. But a sustained limp or one that comes back with frequency may indicate something serious beyond a simple tumble. As parents, you should be aware that a limp is not an illness—it’s a…
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Kids are naturally energetic, active, and curious, which translates to bruises, bumps, and the occasional worse thing like fractures. Any parent gets a suspected break is sure to be a worrisome experience. While children’s bones are stronger than adults’ because they are more flexible, they are also not finished developing yet, leaving them at risk…
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Childhood is a period of development, activity, and growth. Bones extend and reform as children become taller and stronger. A critical aspect of this process is the growth plate, a soft spot of developing cartilage located in the ends of long bones. Though these plates are crucial to the development of healthy bones, they’re also…
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In the children’s world of adventure, tumbles, falls, and small accidents are a daily occurrence. Oftentimes, these incidents amount to nothing more than bruises and scrapes. But occasionally, they cause something more serious—fractures. Although broken bones may be frightening, more worrying is when such injuries are not treated promptly by someone who has special training…
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