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Kids Health: Osgood Schlatter Disease

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If you're an active teenager and you frequently experience pain in joints such as your knees, you may have Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Find out more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment in this article. Links to similar sites are also...
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Kids Health: Osteomyelitis

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Did you know that bacteria can infect bones? Osteomyelitis is when bacteria infects a bone through a wound or through the blood stream. Signs, symptoms, and treatments are included in this site. Links to related articles are also available.
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Kids Health: Repetitive Stress Injuries

For Students 9th - 10th
When a teenager overexerts him or herself, pain in the joints can often occur. The injuries usually take place at the ends of the bones where they grow. Check out this article to determine whether or not you're treating your bones...
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Ck 12: Life Science: Keeping Bones and Joints Healthy

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You can help keep your bones and skeletal system healthy by eating well and getting enough exercise. Weight-bearing exercises help keep bones strong. Learn more...
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Ck 12: Biology: Skeletal System Problems and Diseases

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[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of skeletal system problems.
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Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: For Teens: Osgood Schlatter Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Osgood-Schlatter disease causes knee pain in athletes. Find out more in this article for teens.
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Your Orthopaedic Connection: Total Joint Replacement

For Students 9th - 10th
The technology now exists where we can replace parts of bones that have worn out. This usually happens at joints. Here is general information on what's involved.