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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).

If you have too much serotonin in your body, it can lead to dangerous side effects. This is known as serotonin syndrome.

Foodborne disease occurs when foods aren't cooked, handled, or stored correctly and become contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins (poisons). Foodborne disease can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Symptoms may not appear for 24 to 48 hours.

A removable cast, or splint, helps your body heal by holding your injured bones or joints in place. Here are instructions on how to care for it.

Here is information about four different vision problems.