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Pediatric Refractive Surgery
The Pediatric Refractive Surgery Program at Children's Mercy Kansas City offers advanced surgical treatment for children with debilitating and sight-threatening vision problems. The program serves...
Casts at Children’s Mercy
Why do I need a cast? Casts protect (immobilize) a fracture, wound or soft tissue injury. They keep the injured area covered and hold the area in place while it heals. Casts are also used...
In-toeing
(sometimes called being “pigeon toed”) is a very common childhood condition and is considered part of normal development. Most children do not need any treatment for in-toeing and will outgrow it on their...
Halo Gravity Traction
American College of Surgeons Verified Center Halo gravity traction is a technique of applying traction to the spine pre-operatively through a metal ring (halo) that is attached to your child’s head. Not...
Spine Care Team
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ACL Tears in Both Knees: Megan's Story
Meet Megan At 18 years old, Megan Johnson has been playing softball since she could walk. “It’s what I do. It’s what I’m good at,” she said. “I played competitive ball, then played all four years in high...
Bryson's Story
Catching that football one-handed and scoring is almost every player’s dream, and 14-year-old Bryson Ewart is no different. In fact, ever since he can remember, he’s played catch in the back yard with his...
Injury Management
Whether it’s on the practice field or under the lights on Friday night, when kids play sports, injuries can occur. Children’s Mercy cares for student-athletes of all ages with precision diagnostic tools and...
Rex Brings Sporting KC to Children's Mercy
The atmosphere at Children’s Mercy is vibrant, colorful and engaging – dedicated to letting kids be kids, even when they’re in the middle of a long-term inpatient stay or a series of hospitalizations. “We...
Torn ACL and Meniscus: Berlin’s Story
Meet Berlin At 14 years old, Berlin Butler-Swanger has played soccer since she was 7 years old, half her life. “I play forward for the Kansas City Athletics 2006 Elite Club National League (ECNL) team,”
Pediatric Tracheostomy and Home Ventilator Clinic Team
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Acute Pain Service
Members of the pain management team work with children who are staying in the hospital through a variety of ways including: Our Anesthesiology Pain Service provides expertise in pain management...
Guidelines for Determining Frequency of PT/OT
Physical and Occupational Therapy are skilled services that are designed to help your child achieve functional goals. Your child’s goals and current needs will help determine how often and how long your...
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Team
Meet the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team at Children's Mercy.
Common questions before surgery
Thank you for choosing Children’s Mercy for your child’s surgery. We perform procedures that require anesthesia at Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus and Children’s Hospital Mercy Kansas. We look forward...
Bowel Management Boot Camp FAQ
The Children’s Mercy Bowel Management Boot Camp is a week-long outpatient program in Kansas City for children who want to gain confidence with their bowel control. The program is offered by the...
Emergency Room Team
Meet the Emergency Room team at Children's Mercy.
Ovotesticular Differences of Sexual Development (DSD)
Ovotesticular DSD is a rare condition both ovary and testis are present, sometimes even combined in the same gonad. Previously, the syndrome was referred to as true hermaphroditism. The condition...
General and Thoracic Surgery
Children's Mercy offers a broad range of surgical services for children. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year for when your child needs us.
Epilepsy Keto: Vito's Story
An unexplained “wink” was the first clue that 6-week-old Vito Costanza might be having seizures. “We were just sitting in our living room, holding Vito, when he started to ‘wink’ at us,” said his father...