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Guided Growth Surgery

Guided growth, or hemi-epiphysiodesis, is a procedure that can be used to gradually correct angular deformities, such as "bowed legs" and "knock knees," in children’s bones. Guided growth slowly straightens the bone by tethering (guiding) the growth plate on one side of the bone.

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Infant Vision Birth to One Year

This Helping Hand™ describes what your baby sees from the time they're born until they're 1 year old. See how you can help your baby’s vision develop.

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Bone Health in Cerebral Palsy

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) and limited weight bearing have a high risk of having fragile bones. This is because bones need activity like walking, running, and jumping to make them strong.

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Travel Bag for Trach Care

You will need a travel bag to take along every time you take your child out of the house.

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Idiopathic Toe Walking

Idiopathic toe walking is when your child walks on the balls of their feet while their heels are off the ground and there is no known medical cause. Research has shown that physical therapy may not eliminate toe walking but can address the condition.

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Dental Injuries: Follow-Up Care

If your child has had a serious dental injury, it is important to follow-up with your child’s dentist.

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Sports Medicine: Hip Strain or Sprain

The hip joint is the anchor for many muscles in the body, such as those in the abdomen, buttocks, and legs. There are several hip muscles that allow the hip to bend (flex), straighten (extend), and turn.

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Iron Infusions

The most common cause of anemia is not having enough iron. If you have anemia and cannot take iron orally (by mouth), you can get iron through an IV infusion.

Gonorrhea: Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT)

Your partner was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) called gonorrhea. You may also be infected. This infection is serious but can be easily treated with antibiotics.