What is Salter Harris Fracture? Salter Harris Fracture is a break in a long bone. A long bone is a bone that is longer than it is wide. The break happens near the end of the bone, in the part of the bone that is still growing (growth plate). There are five types of Salter–Harris …
Samarium-153 Lexidronam – What is this medicine? Samarium-153 Lexidronam is a radioactive medicine used to treat pain from bone cancer. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to …
What is Saphenous Nerve Entrapment Saphenous nerve entrapment is a condition that results from pressure on a nerve in the leg (saphenous nerve). The saphenous nerve runs down the thigh, along the inner leg, and branches to the ankle and foot. This nerve provides feeling (sensation) to the inner knee and lower leg. Saphenous nerve …
Scabies in Children Information Scabies is a skin condition that occurs when very small insects get under the skin (infestation). This causes a rash and severe itchiness. Scabies is most common among young children. Scabies can spread from person to person (is contagious). If your child gets scabies, it is common for others in the household …
Scalp Ringworm Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) is a fungal infection of the skin on the scalp. This condition is easily spread from person to person (contagious). It can also be spread from animals to humans. Follow these instructions at home: Give or apply over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your child’s doctor. This …
What is Scaphoid Fracture Scaphoid fracture is a break in one of the small bones of the wrist. The scaphoid bone is located on the thumb side of the wrist. It supports the other seven bones that make up the wrist. The scaphoid bone has a poor blood supply, so it can take a long time to …
What is Scapholunate Dissociation Scapholunate dissociation is a type of wrist injury. The wrist is made up of eight bones that are arranged in two rows. In the row of bones that is near the bones of the forearm, two bones (scaphoid bone and lunate bone) are connected and held in place by a tough band of …