Childrens Trauma
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Internet resources offering information for patients and parents relating to injuries (fractures and dislocations) in children [OCOSH Code: PI_PT]
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Childhood and Adolescent Sports-Related Overuse Injuries
Location: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20060315/1014.html
Youth sports participation carries an inherent risk of injury, including overuse injuries. Little leaguer's shoulder, a stress fracture of the proximal humerus that presents as lateral shoulder pain, usually is self-limited. Little leaguer's elbow is a medial stress injury; treatment consists of complete rest from throwing for four to six...
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Location: http://www.orthop.washington.edu/uw/osteogenesis/tabID__3376/ItemID__43/Articles/Default.aspx
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a group of inherited disorders in which the most common feature is bones that break easily.
OI results from an alteration either in the chemical makeup or production of collagen. Collagen is the protein "glue" that holds the body's tissues together and gives strength to bones. It...
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A Guide to Safety for Young Athletes
Location: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=34&topcategory=Sports%20%2F%20Exercise
AAOS Online Service Patient Education BrochuresA Guide to Safety for Young Athletes
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Child Safety Seats
Location: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=61&
AAOS Online Service Fact SheetChild Safety Seats
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Elbow Fracture Care
Location: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/orthopaedics/home/elbow-fracture.htm
From Cincinatti Childrens Hospital
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Elbow Fractures in Children
Location: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=250
Fact sheet outlining types of elbow fractures, symptoms, and treatment
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Fractures in Children
Location: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/orthopaedics/diagnose/fractures.htm
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
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Injury Prevention Best Practices
Location: http://depts.washington.edu/hiprc/practices/index.html
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center. Database of best practices for preventing childhood injuries
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Location: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=308&topcategory=Children
Overview of this "brittle bone disease" includes description, treatment options, and precautions.
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