Three different bones meet at the elbow joint. An elbow fracture can describe a broken bone of either the radius, ulna or humerus in the joint.
A supracondylar humerus fracture is a fracture just above the elbow. Learn how to help your child recover and when to see a doctor.
An upper arm (humerus) fracture is classified as a proximal fracture or a shaft fracture. Read how upper arm fractures are treated and about recovery.
Find out what to expect from surgery to treat supracondylar humerus fractures in children.
A broken forearm requires six to eight weeks in a cast to heal. Read about follow-up appointments and how to care for your child's arm after the cast has been removed.
A buckle fracture occurs when a bone slightly crushes in on itself. Learn how this common childhood fracture is treated with a splint.
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.
An elbow flexion contracture can happen as a result of a brachial plexus injury at birth. Find out what causes this contracture and what the different treatment options are.
This overview of pulled elbow, or subluxation of the radial head, covers signs, causes, treatment and how to help your child.
Many wrist fractures require a full cast or a half cast. Read about broken wrists, treatment, follow up appointments and recovery.
Some lower leg fractures require a cast to heal. Learn about how to take care of your child while their leg is in a cast and after their cast is removed.
Learn about a fractured clavicle (collarbone), its treatment and expected recovery timelines.
Find out how to safely hold and support your baby or child with osteoporosis.
Learn how to make simple but effective forearm and collarbone slings with this illustrated step-by-step guide.
Find out how osteoporosis can develop in your child as a result of brain tumour treatment, and how this can be prevented.
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.
Find out how to prevent your child's G tube from moving in and out of the stoma, and what to do if you suspect it has moved.
Learn about the different types of masks that are used during CPAP and BPAP therapy.
Find out who you should tell about your child's osteoporosis.
Find out how limb reconstruction surgery can lengthen and repair shorter or crooked limbs.
Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves leading from the spinal cord to the arm. This affects how the arm moves and feels things. Learn about the causes and possible treatments for a brachial plexus birth injury.
Your child’s health-care provider may recommend that you check your child’s blood pressure at home. Learn about blood pressure, instructions for taking blood pressure at home and what to do if it is too high or low.
Easy-to-understand overview covers signs, causes, treatment and advice on when to seek medical assistance for this serious strep throat infection with a rash.
Sheriauna is a young adult who is a below-the-elbow amputee. In this video, she demonstrates how she applies her makeup.
X-ray images are the most common tool used to assess scoliosis. Find out how X-rays provide images for tracking the growth and development of scoliosis.
