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… Down Syndrome, Ages Birth to 1 Month On this page: Topic … scheduled checkups. In addition to talking about health problems, your doctor may talk with you about concerns like: Feelings that you have about your child's facial appearance and low muscle tone. How to tell other family …
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… Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries On this page: Health Tools Cause … injury? An anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, injury is a tear in one of the knee ligaments that joins the upper leg … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Actionsets …
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… Spinal cord injuries and back pain Last updated January 27, 2025 … and low back pain can affect mobility and quality of life. Learn about these health concerns and rehabilitation. Spinal cord injury Spinal cord injury refers to damage to the spinal cord due to traumatic (for example, from …
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… Treatment for ACL Injuries in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Overview An ACL tear in children is often treated with surgery. This helps …
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… Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools What … programs may help. Knowing what to expect can help you spot problems early. And it can help you feel better about how …
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… or sharpness on one side of your body. This may lead to injuries such as: Cuts and scratches. These can happen if … side, you may be more likely to get burns. Shoulder problems. If you have poor muscle tone in an arm, you may be … tissues. Preventing injuries In stroke rehab, you can learn how to prevent injury on your affected side. Your …
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… School-age children growth and development Last updated February … social. They begin to develop logical thought processes, learn crucial skills and experience growth spurts. Learn more about school-age child development. Development …
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… Cognitive Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview Around … behind the preschooler's egocentric thinking and start to learn more mature ways of understanding. A typical …
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… Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … A medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is a sprain or tear to the medial collateral ligament. The MCL is a band of … will depend on how severe your injury is. Mild or grade 1 injuries usually get better in 1 to 3 weeks. You may only …
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… Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is a lateral … ligament (LCL) injury? An LCL injury is a sprain or tear to the lateral collateral ligament (LCL). The LCL is a … is flowing, the leg works well, and there are no other injuries above or below the knee. You may have some tests, …