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Sarcoma
Learn MoreSarcomas of Bone
Learn MoreScabies in Children
Scabies is an infestation of tiny bugs called mites on the skin. It causes a small red rash and intense itching. This infection is very contagious. It often spreads from child to child while children are sleeping together in the same bed or have close personal contact.
Learn MoreScaphoid Fracture
The scaphoid is one of 8 carpal bones located in the wrist. A scaphoid fracture is a break of the scaphoid bone.
Learn MoreScaphoid Fractures
The wrist is made up of eight bones. The wrist bone below the base of the thumb is known as the scaphoid bone. A fracture (break) of this bone can happen when a person falls onto the outstretched hand.
Learn MoreScarlet Fever in Children
Scarlet fever is an infectious disease that causes a rash. It is caused by the same kind of bacteria that cause strep throat.
Learn MoreScheuermann's Disease
Scheuermann’s disease is a condition of the mid-back related to the shape of the vertebrae and the curve of the spinal column. Normally, vertebrae are about the same size and rectangular-shaped. With Scheuermann’s disease, the vertebrae become wedge-shaped and a person’s posture may change.
Learn MoreSchizophrenia in Children
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness. It is a long-lasting and disabling problem of the brain. A child with this disorder has unusual behavior and strange feelings.
Learn MoreSchmorl's Nodes
A Schmorl’s node is a bulge (protrusion) of the jelly-like contents of the vertebral disc into the growth cartilage of bone (vertebra) above or below the disc.
Learn MoreSchool Refusal
There are many reasons why a child would feel anxious and not want to go to school. Read on to learn more about school refusal.
Learn MoreSchool-Age (6 to 12 Years)
Detailed information on the school-aged child, ages 6 to 12 years
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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.