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.
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.
Learn about possible causes of limping in children.
A buckle fracture occurs when a bone slightly crushes in on itself. Learn how this common childhood fracture is treated with a splint.
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 how limb reconstruction surgery can lengthen and repair shorter or crooked limbs.
Read about how to take care of your child's arm or leg cast and learn the warning signs of a problem.
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.
Find out how to safely hold and support your baby or child with osteoporosis.
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.
A supracondylar humerus fracture is a fracture just above the elbow. Learn how to help your child recover and when to see a doctor.
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 osteoporosis can develop in your child as a result of brain tumour treatment, and how this can be prevented.
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.
Regular exercise has many benefits and is important for young people with enthesitis. Learn exercises to improve your strength and flexibility.
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.
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.
These strength building poses for all ages help to develop stronger muscles while continuing to stretch stiff and sore muscles and joints.
Learn how to care for your baby and use the Pavlik harness orthosis.
Learn about a fractured clavicle (collarbone), its treatment and expected recovery timelines.
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.
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.
Learn how to give your child medication using a suppository. Included are some tips on how to make giving the suppository easier.
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.
