511 items found Clear All 49 of 64 pages Previous Page Next Page Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Condition Pages Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, often abbreviated to CMT, is a group of neuromuscular disorders that damage nerves in the legs and arms. Becker Muscular Dystrophy Condition Pages Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a neuromuscular disorder that occurs in three to six of every 100,000 births, and in people of all races. Torticollis Condition Pages Congenital muscular torticollis happens when a muscle on the side of a baby’s neck, called the sternocleidomastoid, is shortened or tightened. Learning How to Swallow Pills Patient Education Articles Many people have difficulty swallowing pills. Follow these directions, and with practice, patience and perseverance, learn to swallow pills more easily. Weaning Children Off Prescription Pain Medicine After Surgery Patient Education Articles These guidelines are intended to help you wean your child off pain medicine prescribed for use after extensive orthopedic surgery. Casts and Splints: Managing Fracture and Injury Pain at Home During the First Few Days Patient Education Articles How to manage pain, activity, rest and elevation with casts and Splints at Home During the First Few Days Shunt Care Patient Education Articles Whether you’ve had a shunt since you were a child or your shunt is new, you must manage and care for it throughout your life. Preoperative Hygiene: Instructions Patient Education Articles Your surgical team recommends that you cleanse your skin and wash your hair the night before you have surgery. Read on for instructions and reminders.
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