Lifting or grabbing a young child by the arms can result in a common injury called nursemaid’s elbow, or pulled elbow, that causes elbow pain. The good news is, there’s a simple fix for it.
How to Remove a Splinter (and When to Call the Doctor)
What’s the best way to remove a splinter at home? Or does a splinter need to come out at all? Here are the the best tools and practices from a pediatrician.
Young Athlete with Knee Pain? It Might Be a Growth Spurt
If your child is an athlete going through a growth spurt, an ache at the bottom of the kneecap might mean Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome. Here’s what you need to know.
Should I Take My Child to an Emergency Department or Pediatrician?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our “Short Answer” series. Orthopaedic surgeon Paul Saluan, MD, answers this one.
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