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The kidney transplant program at Phoenix Children's began in 2002, and since then, we have performed more pediatric kidney transplants than any hospital in Arizona. Our experienced team provides the high-quality care and support children need with a personalized, family-centered

Femoral Anteversion in Children What is femoral anteversion in children? Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thighbone (femur). The femur is the bone that is located between the hip and the knee. This health problem causes a child’s knees and feet to turn inward. The

Fractures in Children What is a fracture in a child? A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture happens, it is either open or closed. Open fracture. The bone breaks through the skin. Or the skin has a deep wound that exposes the bone. Closed fracture

Leukemia and lymphoma are the most common childhood cancers. But your child is one of a kind. You need more than a team that knows how to treat — and beat — cancer. You need professionals who understand your child and what your family is going through — a team dedicated to

Children’s and adolescents’ bones are constantly changing. If your child has a limb deformity, or one of their limbs isn’t growing at the same rate as the other, our team of experts will work together to provide your child with the latest, most patient-centered care. Our Limb

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

The Bubba Watson and PING Golf Motion Analysis Laboratory, also referred to as the "Gait Lab," uses state-of-the-art equipment to measure real 3D motion, force and muscular activity to develop personalized care plans. Our highly-trained physical therapists and engineers interpret

Osteomyelitis in Children What is acute osteomyelitis in children? Acute osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone. It develops over a short time, usually about 2 weeks. In children, osteomyelitis is more common in the long bones of the arms and legs; however, it can affect any

Osteosarcoma (Osteogenic Sarcoma) in Children What is osteosarcoma in children? Osteosarcoma is very rare, but it's the most common kind of bone cancer in children and teens. It's most common in teens and young adults. Osteosarcoma is cancer that starts in the bone. The cancer