A spinal tap (also called a lumbar puncture) is a test that checks the health of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This fluid surrounds the brain and spinal cord. During the test, a small sample of CSF is removed from the spinal canal to be tested in a lab. The test is safe and does not damage the spinal cord or nerves. Within a few hours your child’s body will make new fluid to replace what is removed.

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures the electrical activity of the brain. Your child may need this test to check for seizures or other conditions, like sleep apnea, brain infections, or brain tumors. Here's what you need to know about the test.

This sheet describes possible tests used to diagnose and gather information about neurologic disorders in children. Your child’s healthcare provider will tell you which of these tests your child's needs.

You can do many things to help control your seizures. First follow your treatment plan. If your healthcare provider has prescribed medicines, be sure to take them as directed. Then take the following steps advised here.

To help manage your diabetes, you'll need to check your blood sugar level as directed by your healthcare provider. Keeping a log of your blood sugar levels will help you track your blood sugar readings.

A great way to help kids be healthy is to have them get outside and play. Playgrounds are a good place to start. But playgrounds can have safety hazards. Every year, thousands of children are injured on playgrounds, and some are even killed. This sheet tells you how to keep your kids safe on the playground.

Most adults know the rules of walking safely on the road. But children have to be taught how to stay safe. This sheet tells you how to teach your child to be a safe pedestrian.

When excess bone forms on the edge of the ball or the socket of the hip, it's called FAI (femoroacetabular impingement). This can cause pain and limit movement. Arthroscopy can fix FAI. It uses small incisions and special tools. Read on to learn more.

Arthroscopy can be used to repair loose or missing cartilage in the hip joint.

Arthroscopy can be used to repair tears in the strong, flexible ring of cartilage attached to the edge of the hip socket, called the labrum.