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Spina Bifida in Children
Spina bifida is a birth defect that causes problems with the spine, spinal cord, and the surrounding nerves.
Learn MoreSpinal Cord Tumor
Spinal cord tumors are growths that develop within the spinal canal or the bones of the spine. They can cause pain, loss of sensation, and muscle weakness. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Learn MoreSpinal Injury
Learn MoreSpinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophies (SMA) are a group of genetic (passed down by parents) diseases that affect motor neurons (nerve cells) in the spinal cord, causing the weakening of voluntary muscles (muscles that you control).
Learn MoreSpinal Muscular Atrophy in Children
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disease of the nerves and muscles caused by certain genes. It causes muscle wasting and weakness.
Learn MoreSpinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) for Children
A spinal tap (lumbar puncture) is a test that checks the health of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The test also measures the pressure in the spinal canal.
Learn MoreSpinous Process Apophysitis
Spinous process apophysitis is an injury to an apophysis in the low back.
Learn MoreSpleen Injury
This Helping Hand™ covers spleen injuries. Due to where the spleen is in the body and its size, it can get injured easily. Learn what to expect if your child has a spleen injury.
Learn MoreSplinters
A splinter is a sharp sliver of wood, glass, or other debris that is lodged underneath the skin. Removal of small, superficial splinters can usually be done at home. Read on to learn how.
Learn MoreSpondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is the slippage of one or more of the bones of the spine (vertebra) from its correct position. There are many causes for the slippage, but most cases are due to overuse.
Learn MoreSpondylolysis
Spondylolysis is a stress fracture of the vertebrae (back bones). The fracture does not involve the main weight-bearing part, or body of the vertebrae.
Learn MoreSpondylolysthesis/Spondylolysis
Spondylolysthesis and Spondylolysis are common causes of low back pain in adolescents.
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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.