Crutches are used to take the weight off of 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.
Find out how a motorized intramedullary nail helps lengthen your child's limb.
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.
Learn why keeping active is a great way for teens living with hemophilia to protect their joints.
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 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.
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.
Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains are common. Learn how to recognize and treat a soft tissue injury.
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.
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.
Discover the different types of surgery that can help lengthen or straighten a limb.
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.
Learn about possible causes of limping in your child. Limping is not normal in a child and they should be seen by their doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Discover how best to manage the emotional, social and financial impact of limb lengthening and reconstruction.
Screen use has increased in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how to help your family use screens responsibly during COVID-19.
Find out how to properly take care of your teeth at home, why it’s so important, and how often you really need to go to the dentist.
Learn about the members of your child's limb reconstruction healthcare team and how they will help your child during treatment.
Relaxation is a skill that you can learn and practice over time. Find out why you should practice relaxation and when to use these techniques.
This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and their caregivers. It is designed to help teens learn how to better manage and live with sickle cell pain.
Find out about the use of biologic agents in the treatment of JIA including what biologics are, how they work, safety considerations and side effects, and the biologics that are currently available to treat JIA.
Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.