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Displaying 6 results tagged with ‘Bones’

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  • Knee Pain In Children

    Knee pain is common in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). It can happen for many different reasons. Learn more about the different causes of knee pain in tamariki and rangatahi.
  • Chondromalacia Patella (Runner’s Knee)

    Chondromalacia patella, often referred to as 'runner's knee', causes pain in the knee. It is common in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people).
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease

    Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common condition that causes knee pain. It is common in active tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Osgood-Schlatter disease goes away on its own for most tamariki and rangatahi once their bones have stopped growing.
  • Your Child's Leg Plaster

    Plasters (also called casts or plaster casts) and splints are used to treat fractures. They allow fractures time to rest and heal.
  • Your Child's Arm Plaster

    Plasters (also called casts or plaster casts) and splints are used to treat fractures. They allow fractures time to rest and heal.
  • Fractures In Children

    There are many different types of fractures. Your child's treatment will depend on the type of fracture, and where it is.
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