It's a narrative almost two decades in the making, even if Carli Tourdot, a child life specialist at Mayo Clinic, didn't ...

Preparing for surgery involves more than just scheduling a date and showing up at the hospital. It requires thoughtful planning, collaboration with your healthcare team, and a proactive mindset. From ...

Regional anesthesia does not negatively affect functional recovery in adolescents after anterior cruciate ligament ...

We help kids prepare for surgery, we explain diagnosis.” It’s just one way to bring a little bit of normalcy and joy to those ...

No matter the surgery, preparing for an approaching surgery can be stressful and frightening for you and especially your child. But with some age-appropriate teaching, reassurances, and support--that ...

Children's Mercy created a magical mock surgery experience for an 11-year-old patient with a rare condition who dreams of ...

Ankle replacement surgery, also known as total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), is a procedure designed to relieve pain and maintain ...