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Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is located on the inside of the elbow. Ligaments are tissues that hold the bones together. The upper arm bone (humerus) is attached to a bone in the forearm (ulna) by the UCL (Picture 1). This ligament can be injured by being stretched or torn.

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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a mental health diagnosis that is characterized by extreme picky eating and little interest in, or fear of, food or eating.

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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, often called Perthes disease, is an uncommon condition in children affecting the hip. Perthes disease occurs when blood flow to the ball at the top of the thigh bone (femur) temporarily stops. If the growing bone does not get enough blood, it dies and collapses.

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Lichen Sclerosus (LS)

Lichen sclerosus (LS) usually affects the area outside the vagina (vulva). The most common symptoms of LS are vulvar itching, irritation, pain and bleeding.

Eye Injury Corneal Abrasion

The cornea is the clear part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil. A corneal abrasion is an injury caused by something scratching or rubbing the surface of the eye.

Labral Tear of Hip

The labrum is a piece of cartilage that lines the socket (acetabulum) of the hip joint. It provides strength and cushions the hip joint. A tear in the labrum can result from injury, repeated wear-and-tear to the hip joint, or from a bony deformity (impingement) in the hip joint.

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Pediatric Ptosis

Ptosis is an eye condition that involves drooping of the upper eyelid(s). The eyelid may droop just a little, or enough to cover the pupil. Ptosis can prevent normal visual development and cause amblyopia (lazy eye). It can also block part of the visual field.

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Zika Virus

This Helping Hand™ covers Zika, a disease caused by the Zika Virus. A person becomes infected by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito or by having unprotected sex with an infected person. Symptoms can include fever, rash and joint pain.

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Sports Medicine: Low Back Strain/Sprain

The low back is a complex structure of bone and muscle that is supported by cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and fed by a network of blood vessels and nerves. Certain motions, such as bending, twisting or lifting, can sometimes lead to a low back strain or sprain.