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Toddler's Fracture
A toddler’s fracture is a common fracture in the tibia bone (large bone in the lower leg) of children usually younger than 6 years old. It is most common in children in the early years of walking.
Learn MoreTongue Tie
Tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition in which your child’s tongue is tethered to the floor of the mouth by a band (lingual frenulum). While up to 10 percent of children can have some degree of tongue tie, not all children with tongue tie require intervention.
Learn MoreTonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Children
A tonsillectomy may be recommended if your child has throat infections that keep coming back. Adenoidectomy is recommended if your child has a lot of trouble breathing through the nose. Often the tonsils and adenoids are removed at the same time.
Learn MoreTonsillitis
Tonsillitis refers to inflammation or infection of the tonsils. Treatment of tonsillitis typically requires a course of antibiotics.
Learn MoreTooth Decay in Children
Tooth decay is the breakdown of tooth enamel. Enamel is the hard outer surface of a tooth. Tooth decay can lead to cavities.
Learn MoreToothache (Pulpitis) in Children
A toothache means that the pulp inside a tooth is inflamed and infected. The pulp is the soft part inside the tooth that has blood vessels and nerves.
Learn MoreTopic Index - Burns
Detailed information on burns, including anatomy, classification, treatment, and prevention
Learn MoreTopic Index - Cardiovascular Disorders
Detailed information on cardiovascular diseases in children
Learn MoreTopic Index - Care of the Terminally Ill Child
Detailed information on care of the terminally ill child
Learn MoreTopic Index - Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Detailed information on child and adolescent mental health disorders
Learn MoreTopic Index - Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings
Detailed information on the common poisonings and injuries of children
Learn MoreTopic Index - Craniofacial Anomalies
Detailed information on craniofacial anomalies, including Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Craniosynostosis, Deformational Plagiocephaly, Hemifacial Microsomia, Vascular Malformations, and Hemangiomas
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.