If a child’s trigger thumb has not resolved on its own by the time they are 3 years of age, the thumb remains in a bent position and the child cannot manually extend the thumb, then minor surgery will be done to correct the condition.
In this section of the site, you will learn about the issues children born with congenital heart condition may face at different ages.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn practical tips on home therapy.
Find out how to make travel and time away at camp safe and enjoyable for a child with epilepsy.
Your child needs to take the medicine called gabapentin. This information sheet explains what gabapentin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a curable bacterial disease spread from person to person through the air. Learn more about TB in children, including its causes, signs and symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Learn why preventing bleeds is the best way to manage hemophilia.
Your child needs to take the medicine called naproxen. This information sheet explains what naproxen does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cisapride. This information sheet explains what cisapride does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lacosamide. This information sheet explains what lacosamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Biofeedback is a system that helps children identify and control certain muscles while urinating. Read about biofeedback for bladder control problems.
Find out what it's like for a child with diabetes to adjust to different challenges of managing the condition at different ages and stages.
Your child needs to take the medicine called sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. This information sheet explains what sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called perampanel. This information sheet explains what perampanel does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a port removal.
Essential information regarding issues that one should consider and take into account before sending a child with a heart condition back to school.
Your child needs to take the medicine called phenobarbital. This information sheet explains what phenobarbital does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
A wrist fracture requires a full cast or a half cast. Read about broken wrists, treatment, follow up appointments and recovery which can take up to a year.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lamotrigine. This information sheet explains what lamotrigine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Discover the different types of surgery that can help lengthen or straighten a limb.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ethambutol. This information sheet explains what ethambutol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called clindamycin. This information sheet explains what clindamycin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called captopril. This information sheet explains what captopril does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called mycophenolate. This information sheet explains what mycophenolate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Visit the Cold Weather Season Learning Hub to learn how to stay healthy and enjoy outdoor activities safely during cold weather.
