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Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease in Children What is Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease in children? Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (or Perthes disease) is a rare hip condition that affects children. Over a number of years, the ball-shaped top of a child’s thighbone (femoral head) breaks down and
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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in Children What is Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children? Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disorder. It occurs when there are very high levels of a type of immune cell called a Langerhans cell. In the past, this disorder was thought to be
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Apnea of Prematurity What is apnea of prematurity? Apnea is a term that means breathing has stopped for more than 20 seconds. It can happen in full-term babies, but it's more common in premature babies. The more premature the baby, the greater the chances that apnea will occur
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Anatomy of a Newborn Baby's Skull The skull may seem to be one large bone, but it's made of several major bones that are connected together. The major bones that compose the skull include: 2 frontal bones 2 parietal bones 1 occipital bone These bony plates cover the brain, and
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Children and teens are not simply little adults: they are growing and changing. Young athletes require specialized care from providers who understand how their bones, joints and muscles develop. They also need providers who understand non-musculoskeletal aspects of sports
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Neuropsychology at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s specializes in understanding and treating the cognitive, emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents with medical conditions that affect the central nervous system. Our dedicated team of experts
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No one should delay getting the medical care they need because of insurance or cost concerns. At Phoenix Children’s, we have a team of financial counselors here to help you: Understand your insurance benefits Provide more detail regarding estimated charges Make a plan to pay your
Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship
… by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) and offers alternative therapies, including the ketogenic diet, … stimulation and investigational drug trials. We have a comprehensive epilepsy surgery program, including … techniques including responsive neurostimulation. We work within a multidisciplinary team with neurology, …
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Understanding and diagnosing pediatric cerebrovascular disorders, including stroke, requires a comprehensive approach. This involves a detailed assessment of clinical symptoms, examination of your child’s medical history and utilization of advanced diagnostic tools to ensure
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Kyphosis in Children What is kyphosis in children? Kyphosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It’s when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) in the upper back curve outward more than they should. A child with kyphosis has a back that is abnormally rounded or humpback. The