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.
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.
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 tarsal coalition is an abnormal bony connection between two or more tarsal bones in the foot. Learn about tarsal coalition and how it is treated.
There are many reasons a child may need to go to the Emergency Department. This page highlights common conditions such as cough and injuries such as bone fractures.
Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains are common. Learn how to recognize and treat a soft tissue injury.
An accessory navicular is an extra bone or piece of cartilage located on the inner side of the foot, near the navicular bone. It can cause pain and irritation and can make walking and wearing footwear difficult. Learn more about this condition and how it is treated.
Positional calcaneovalgus is a condition that can affect one or both of a baby's feet. Find out more about this condition and learn some gentle stretches and exercises that can help to resolve it.
Ganglion cysts are fluid filled cysts that can develop around joints or tendons in the foot and ankle. Learn more about this condition and how it is managed.
Learn about different conditions that affect the foot, ankle and toes, and how to manage them. Also, find information about emailing or attaching photos for referrals of the feet, ankles, toes or of the lower limb.
Positional clubfoot is a condition that can affect one or both feet of newborn babies. Learn more about why this happens and stretches and exercises to help treat clubfoot.
Metatarsus adductus occurs when the outside border of the foot curves inwards. Learn more about why this happens and stretches and exercises that may help to straighten the foot.
Clubfoot is a condition that affects the lower leg, ankle and foot. Learn about the main treatments available for clubfoot, including casting, minor surgery and bracing, as well as how to care for your child as they go through treatment.
Learn about the exercises your child can perform to minimize swelling after limb lengthening and reconstruction with a tibial frame.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) is a genetic disease that affects the nerves that connect the spinal cord to the muscles and sensory receptors in the body, leading to muscle wasting, loss of sensation and challenges with balance and coordination.
Learn stretches and strengthening exercises and about proper shoes to help your child if they walk on their toes beyond three years of age.
Find out what makes a good running shoe and how to find the right fit for your child.
Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.
Clubfoot is a malformation of the foot present at birth that causes the foot to be turned inward and downward. Learn about how it is treated with the boots and bar orthosis, and how to take care of your child.
Learn about the exercises your child can perform to help minimize swelling and maintain their range of motion and muscle strength after limb lengthening and reconstruction with a femoral frame.
Discusses pain management for common childhood pain and injuries such as ear infections, colic, and injections.
Learn about possible causes of limping in children.
Read about hot packs and cold packs, and how they can effectively reduce pain from injuries.
Camp is a fun environment where children can try new activities, make new friends and develop new skills. Read about keeping your child safe and healthy at camp, including outdoor safety tips, how to treat common injuries and more.
Flexible flatfeet is a common condition that represents a normal foot type and does not typically need treatment. Learn more about this condition and how to manage it.
