My friend’s 9-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with Pompe disease. I’d like to reach out to her and offer my support, but I’m not sure how. Can you tell me a little about this disease and what to expect? – Ali Pompe disease is a genetic condition that can be …
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What’s a Halo?
Much like a fiberglass cast holds a broken arm or leg in place, a “halo” with vest holds a child’s head and neck in place after a spinal injury so that spinal bones, or vertebrae, can heal. This brace lets children who have been injured or are recovering from spinal …
When Your Child Needs a Cast
A cast is a big, hard bandage that’s usually made of material like fiberglass or plaster. Casts keep bones in place while they heal. Kids get casts for many reasons. Usually they’re for broken bones, but kids also might get casts to help bones and surrounding tissues grow properly, or …