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Financial Assistance
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
Dexa Scan
… Scan Home Dexa Scan What is a Dexa Scan? A Dexa scan, or a bone density scan, is a special test that measures how much … that helps bones stay strong. Without it, bones can become weaker, thinner, and more likely to break. How to … clothing (no zippers, belts, or metal buttons). Can my child eat and drink before their DEXA scan? Your child …
Conditions We Treat
… Conditions We Treat Home Conditions We Treat Center for Spine … that moves and slips out of place causing pain. Syringomyelia A cyst filled with fluid forms within the spinal … spine A traumatic injury may cause a bruise (contusion), compression (from blood or bones), a partial tear, or a …
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Tyler's Story
… Institute at Phoenix Children’s Center for Spine Care Back on Track for the Big Leagues There was a point in Tyler … And that was before he had even turned 10. “He started complaining of back pain early,” says Tyler’s mother, … “It goes a long way,” Dr. McClendon says. “I can only be myself. I interact with these patients’ parents and explain …
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10 Things to Know About Epilepsy
… at Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy is one of the most common of all neurological diseases. More than 45,000 … are effective in controlling their epilepsy, but more than 30 percent of children and adults with epilepsy do not fully … A type of neuromodulation, the latest models of VNS offer the ability to detect and abort certain types of …
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Heart Murmurs in Children What are heart murmurs in children? Heart murmurs are extra or abnormal sounds made by turbulent blood flowing through the heart. Murmurs are graded on a scale of 1 to 6, based on how loud they are. One means a very faint murmur. Six means a murmur that
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For Parents: Signs That Your Child Is Being Bullied Bullying is very common. About 1 in 5 children and teens ages 12 to 18 report that they were bullied over the last 12 months. Bullying can cause kids to feel depressed or anxious. Kids who are bullied can see their grades drop
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Scoliosis in Children What is scoliosis in children? Scoliosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It’s when the spine has a side-to-side curve. The curve of the spine measures 10 degrees or more. A normal spine appears straight when looked at from behind. But a child with
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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