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Lower leg fracture

​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.

Forearm fracture

A broken forearm requires six to eight weeks in a cast to heal. Read about follow-up appointments and care for your child's arm after the cast has been removed.

Limping in children

Learn about possible causes of limping in children.

Fracture: How to treat a buckle fracture of the distal radius

A buckle fracture occurs when a bone slightly crushes in on itself. Learn how this common childhood fracture is treated with a splint.

Upper arm (humerus) fracture

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.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Goal of treatment

Find out how limb reconstruction surgery can lengthen and repair shorter or crooked limbs.

Cast care: Arm or leg cast

Read about how to take care of your child's arm or leg cast and learn the warning signs of a problem.

Wrist fracture

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.

Elbow injury: Supracondylar humerus fracture

A supracondylar humerus fracture is a fracture just above the elbow. Learn how to help your child recover and when to see a doctor.

Elbow fracture

A half cast is used to help heal an elbow fracture. Learn about taking the cast off, and how to care for your child's arm once the cast is removed.

Osteoporosis: Minimizing the risk of fractures

Find out how to safely hold and support your baby or child with osteoporosis.

Minor ankle injuries

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.

Exercises for enthesitis and arthritis

Regular exercise has many benefits and is important for young people with enthesitis. Learn exercises to improve your strength and flexibility.

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

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.

Osteoporosis after brain tumour treatment

Find out how osteoporosis can develop in your child as a result of brain tumour treatment, and how this can be prevented.

Yoga for muscle strengthening

These strength building poses for all ages help to develop stronger muscles while continuing to stretch stiff and sore muscles and joints.

Foot and ankle: Treatment of idiopathic clubfoot

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.

Fractured clavicle (collarbone)

Learn about a fractured clavicle (collarbone), its treatment and expected recovery timelines.

Pavlik harness

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

Bone scan and bone density and JIA

A bone scan and a bone density test are two types of tests your child may need to diagnose JIA. Learn what you and your child can expect during each of these tests.

Bone scan and bone density and JIA

A bone scan and a bone density test are two types of tests you may need for JIA diagnosis. Learn what you can expect during each of these tests.

Complications of juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Complications of JIA include flares, growth problems, joint contractures, muscle weakness, muscle loss, osteoporosis, and eye problems. Learn more about these complications and how they can be managed.

Nutrition and JIA

Foot and ankle: Metatarsus adductus

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.