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Anterior Cruciate Ligament What is an ACL injury? An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear or sprain of the ACL, the strong band of tissue that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia) and stabilizes the knee joint. ACL tears commonly occur in sports involving sudden stops, quick Service/Program
Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program Condition
Ear Infection An ear infection, or acute otitis media, is a common childhood condition that affects the middle ear—the space behind the eardrum. It often develops after a cold or upper respiratory infection. Symptoms include pain, fever, ear tugging and decreased hearing. While some ear Specialty
Radiology Specialty
Fetal Care Center At the Fetal Care Center at Connecticut Children’s, we specialize in diagnosing and treating a variety of fetal conditions before birth. We offer: Second opinions and consultations with your maternal health provider to understand your individual needs. Advanced diagnostic tools Service/Program
Sports Physical Therapy Condition
Snowboarding Injuries Service/Program
Prepare For Your Visit What to Expect Upon receiving a referral from your pediatrician or specialist, our scheduling team will call you to schedule an initial pain management evaluation. Most patients will be scheduled for a New Team visit, which is a 2-hour multidisciplinary appointment in which you Service/Program
Palliative Care Pediatric palliative care is an active, total approach to relieve pain and suffering by embracing physical, emotional and spiritual elements of care with a focus on maximizing quality of life for children with serious illness and their families. Palliative care is appropriate for Condition
Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Service/Program
Hemostasis & Thrombosis Program Connecticut Children’s Hemostasis & Thrombosis Program provides compassionate care to children and adults with bleeding and clotting disorders. We treat the whole person and their family through comprehensive care coordination of all the medical and psychosocial aspects of Condition
Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation Service/Program
Pediatric Tracheostomy There are many reasons that a child may need a tracheostomy, a surgical procedure used to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe). For example, when a child’s airway is permanently blocked, cannot be cleared of secretions or must be supported by a Service/Program
Celiac Disease Program Celiac disease is an increasingly common disorder that may affect up to 1 in 200 children. When someone with celiac diseases consumes gluten (found in wheat, rye, and barley), their intestinal immune system activates, causing inflammation in the small intestine. Symptoms include