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This test measures the amount of copper-containing protein in the blood. It can help diagnose copper disorders like Wilson disease.

Just because your cast is off, it doesn't mean that your recovery is over. Your bone is still growing stronger and you need to care for your injury.

This sheet can help your child care for their cast.

Bone grafting is surgery to repair and rebuild bones that are damaged or diseased. This surgery can be done to fix bones almost anywhere in your body.

Bone grafting is surgery to repair and rebuild bones that are damaged or diseased. This surgery can be done to fix bones almost anywhere in your body.

Here are images that show the steps for doing percussive postural drainage for your child.

Wounds need oxygen to heal correctly, and exposing a wound to 100% oxygen can, in many cases, speed the healing process.

To fuse the spine, very small pieces of extra bone are needed. Called bone graft, this bone acts as the “cement” that fuses the vertebrae together. This eliminates motion between the two fused vertebrae with a slight loss in flexibility. This surgery can help treat many different back conditions.

Foodborne botulism is a rare illness caused by bacteria. The bacteria can get into your body through food you eat. It then makes a toxin that causes muscles in your body to not work (paralysis).