Search Results

Preventing developmental dysplasia of the hip

While DDH cannot always be prevented, there are hip healthy practices that may reduce the risk of developing DDH. Read about the practices and equipment that may help.

Adjusting to diagnosis and treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip

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.

Baby Hip Clinic

Learn about the SickKids interprofessional outpatient clinic for newborn babies to assist in the diagnosis and non-operative treatment of DDH.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip: Tips, tricks and messages from caregivers

Read about some of the tips, tricks and messages other caregivers have for parents and caregivers who are new to managing developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

Hip spica cast removal

Find out when a hip spica cast can be removed and what care your child will need after the removal.

Fixed abduction brace

Learn about why your child might need a fixed abduction brace to treat developmental dysplasia of the hip, risks of the treatment, and how to care for your child in a fixed abduction brace.

Osteotomy for developmental dysplasia of the hip

An osteotomy is a surgical procedure in which the bone is cut and realigned or reshaped. Learn why a child with developmental dysplasia of the hip may need an osteotomy and what to expect after surgery.

Closed reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip

A closed reduction is a surgical procedure used to correct severe hip dysplasia. Learn what happens during a closed reduction, why it is done, and what follow-up care your child will need.

Pavlik harness

Learn how to care for your baby and use the Pavlik harness orthosis.

Caring for your child's hip spica cast

A hip spica cast extends from the chest to below the knees. Learn how to care for your child's hip spica cast.

Open reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip

An open reduction is a surgical procedure performed on children with more severe hip dislocation that cannot be treated any other way. Learn how the procedure is done and what follow-up care your child will need.

Learning Hub

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Healthy Living & Prevention

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Kids Index

Health games and videos for kids.

Management of type 2 diabetes

In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot properly use what it produces. Learn how type 2 diabetes is managed.

The health-care team in the NICU

Read about the various health-care team members who care for babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Epilepsy: Sex and reproduction

Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.

Chemotherapy for other tumour types

An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.