Detailed information on orthopedic disorders in children

Detailed information on the most common types of inflammatory and infectious disorders in children

Detailed information on the most common growth-related disorders in children

A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture happens, it is classified as either open or closed.

Supportive, or palliative, care is care aimed at comfort of the person versus cure and treatment.

A terminally ill child has many of the same needs as any seriously ill child, including a routine for sleep and rest, and for pain management. Here's what you should know.

Detailed information on care of the terminally ill child

The goal of hospice care is to provide the terminally ill child with peace, comfort, and dignity as they near the end of life.

The process of grieving is often long and painful for parents, siblings, relatives, friends, peers, teachers, neighbors, and anyone that understands the loss of a child.

The ultimate goal in discussing death with a dying child is to make them as comfortable as possible and address any fears. If the child is not ready to discuss death, the most helpful step parents can take is to wait until he or she is ready.