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Guidelines for Diagnosing Neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis (a.k.a. von Recklinghausen disease) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system that causes benign... »

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Arthritis
JRA refers to a grab bag of at least five distinct arthritis diseases with at least seven patterns of illness. They can... »
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Bowlegs
The tight fit inside the uterus leads to bowing of the legs that parents often do not notice until the child starts to... »
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy, or static encephalopathy, is a condition where non-progressive damage to the brain results in a... »
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Clubfoot
Clubfoot is a deformity of the foot and lower calf. The bones, joints, muscles, and blood vessels of the limb are... »
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Congenital Hip Dislocation
Anyone can be born with DDH, but it tends to run in families. It is especially common in firstborn children. Hip... »
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Elbow Subluxation
Elbow subluxation is a common injury in toddlers and preschool children. It is most common when children are swung,... »
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Febrile seizures
Febrile seizures are brought on by the sudden stimulation of many brain cells at once. Experts argue over whether... »
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Fractures
A fracture is a break in a bone. There are many different types of fractures and they can behave quite differently. »
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Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is very serious. A person's temperature rises over 104 degrees and he or she has an altered mental status. »