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Your child or youth may have pain for many different reasons. This is sometimes related to bone, joint, or muscle injuries such as fractures (breaks), sprains and strains. Sometimes medical conditions can cause problems and pain in bones, joints, or muscles. Most of the time pain is temporary. However, sometimes it can last a long time or be stronger.
Pediatric rehabilitation can help with recovery.
Learn how to help your child or youth manage their pain, recover, and make daily activities easier.
Remember to talk to your healthcare providers for any questions or concerns that you have.
Children may break (fracture) their bones in falls, accidents, or other activities. Sometimes these broken bones need to have surgery to be fixed. This is often called orthopedic surgery. Children may also have orthopedic surgery for other reasons. Learn how to help your child to recover and manage their daily activities.
Your child may injure their joints or muscles in many ways. Sometimes pain or problems can start during growth spurts or while participating in sports. Learn how to help your child to manage joint or muscle injuries such as sprains and strains.
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Your child or youth may have pain for many different reasons. Most of the time pain is temporary. However, sometimes it can last a long time or be stronger. Learn how to help your child or youth manage their pain.
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