Crutches are used to take the weight off an injured leg. Find instructions for how to use crutches, including how to go up and down the stairs.
Limb lengthening/reconstruction is used to treat limb deformity, length discrepancy, and fractures. Learn about the different treatment options.
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis happens when the epiphysis bone slips off the growth plate into an incorrect position. Learn what to expect before, during and after the operation.
Find out how a motorized intramedullary nail helps lengthen your child's limb.
Minor ankle injuries, such as ankle sprains or minor fractures to the fibula, are common in childhood. These injuries tend to heal quickly. Learn more about minor ankle injuries and their treatment.
Learn why keeping active is a great way for teens living with hemophilia to protect their joints.
Sprains and strains involve injuries to the ligaments, muscle or tendon while fractures affect the bones. Treatment depends on the severity of the injury and may require a cast or sling. Learn about the different types of fractures.
Learn how to properly care for your child at home after a bone biopsy.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a bone ablation.
Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains are common. Learn how to recognize and treat a soft tissue injury.
How to take care of a child at home after they have received a nerve block. Learn about when to give other medicines, and potential problems to watch for.
Learn how to cope when your child has been diagnosed with and treated for developmental dysplasia of the hip and find resources and supports to help you and your family.
Discover the phases of your child's limb lengthening and reconstruction treatment.
Learn how your child's routine will change as they adjust to life with a fixator.
When your child is coming to the hospital, there are important items you need to remember. Review this article to make sure you're prepared.
Discover the different types of surgery that can help lengthen or straighten a limb.
A Diskus inhaler delivers medication in powder form. Learn how to properly use a Diskus inhaler.
Discover how best to manage the emotional, social and financial impact of limb lengthening and reconstruction.
Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.
Osteochondral lesion (OCL) or Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) occurs when cartilage and bone separate from the talus bone causing pain and/or potential instability in the ankle. Initial treatment involves taking weight off the ankle and foot and pain management. Learn more about this condition and how to manage it.
A Turbuhaler delivers medication in powder form. Learn how to properly use a Turbuhaler.
Share this resource with your teen to help them learn about the risks of substance use and what it means to have a substance use disorder.
Learn about the members of your child's limb reconstruction healthcare team and how they will help your child during treatment.
Find out how to identify your values and how to use them to guide you through everyday decisions and difficult situations.
