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Waterproof Casts For Kids
03
Aug 2021
Waterproof Casts For Kids
Waterproof casts offer all the benefits of traditional casting plus several other benefits. Learn about the benefits and how to take care of them properly.
By: Eric J. Wall, MD | 1
How We Do It
Reminding You that Sledding has it’s Risks
24
Feb 2021
Reminding You that Sledding has it’s Risks
Our first snow of the year came relatively late at the end of January, making kids (and adults) even more enthusiastic to go out sledding. I was on call during the evening of this snowfall and saw many fractures related to this traditional pastime. Fortunately, the injuries were just broken bones with no serious head injuries. However, most of these injuries could have been prevented.    I
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
How We Do It
How Do Our Bones Heal After a Fracture?
15
Nov 2018
How Do Our Bones Heal After a Fracture?
Kerplunk. Crack. Waa…Waah! Broken bones, or fractures, are common in kids. Most fractures heal very well if held in the correct position and protected. So, how do our bodies do that? Immediately after a fracture occurs, the body protects the injured bone by forming a blood clot which temporary plugs the bone gap. These changes
By: Janet M. Adams | 0
How We Do It
Monkey Bars and Trampolines and Bikes – Oh My!
14
May 2018
Monkey Bars and Trampolines and Bikes – Oh My!
Kids’ bones look a lot different on x-rays than adult bones, and our pediatric radiologists at Cincinnati Children's are trained to recognize these differences.
By: Janet M. Adams | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Wrist Injuries: When to Schedule an Appointment
15
Jan 2016
Wrist Injuries: When to Schedule an Appointment
Wrist injuries can happen in any sport. Recognizing the signs and symptoms will help determine the severity of the injury and a proper course of treatment.
By: John Brehm, MEd, ATC | 0
How We Do It
Trauma Imaging Evaluates Patients After Injuries
15
Apr 2015
Trauma Imaging Evaluates Patients After Injuries
Trauma imaging is a general term used for radiologic exams that evaluate injuries as a result of an accident. Examples of trauma include broken bones after a fall and internal organ injury or internal head bleed following a car accident. The department of Radiology at Cincinnati Children’s performs multiple types of radiologic exams to evaluate patients for the
By: Sarah Kaupp | 0
Healthy Living
Sports Fractures 101
04
Dec 2014
Sports Fractures 101
Fractures, or broken bones, are the most common injuries we see in orthopaedic sports medicine. During childhood, about 50% of females and 60% of males will suffer a fracture at some point, and for many kids, the injuries will happen during sport-related activity. With sports fractures, we most often see injuries to the hands –
By: Eric J. Wall, MD | 0
Featured Faces
 

18
Apr 2012
Unbroken Spirit: Gymnast bounces back
Zoe Bruce, a competitive gymnast, was practicing on the high bars two years ago when she fell and broke and dislocated both elbows. With her arms wrapped in full wrist-to-shoulder casts, Zoe needed help with everything from getting dressed to eating and using the bathroom, says her mother Tiffany Bruce. But the family credits Charles T. Mehlman, DO,
By: Tanya Leach | 0

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