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Helmets: How they prevent injury

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Find out how helmets are designed to protect against head injury.

Helmets: How to get your child to wear one

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A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.

Cycling safety tips for children and families

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Cycling is a great way to get outdoors and stay active. Learn how you can keep your children and yourself safe while cycling.

Perampanel

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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.

How to prevent head injuries in children

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A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.

Off-road vehicle (ORV) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety

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Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly): Treatment with a corrective helmet

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Learn how a corrective helmet is worn and helps correct the shape of your child's skull over time.

Rufinamide

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Your child needs to take the medicine called rufinamide. This information sheet explains what rufinamide does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Spinal brace (orthosis): Daily wear schedule

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Your child needs to follow a three-week schedule to get used to full-time wear of their spinal brace. Read the day-by-day instructions on when your child should wear their brace and how to care for their skin.

Foot and ankle: How to buy good running shoes for your child

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Find out what makes a good running shoe and how to find the right fit for your child.

Two people on e-scooters. They each have a foot on an e-scooter and the other foot flat on the ground

E-bicycles, e-scooters and other electronic recreational devices: Safety

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Battery-operated recreational devices such as e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-skateboards can cause serious injury due to the high speeds at which they travel. Learn more about using these devices safely and when to avoid them.

Sport-related concussion

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Find out how sport-related concussions can occur and how best to respond to them.

Milwaukee brace (cervical-thoracic-lumbo-sacral orthosis)

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Learn how to wear and take care of a Milwaukee brace (cervical-thoracic-lumbo-sacral orthosis [CTLSO]).

Thoracic-lumbo-sacral orthosis (TLSO)

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Learn how to wear and take care of a thoracic-lumbo-sacral orthosis (TLSO).

Foot and ankle: Footwear and orthotics for JIA

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Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.

Playground safety

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Learn how to make sure your child stays safe at the playground, playing in the backyard or at a splash pad or wading pool.

Flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation

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If your child is unable to bend one of their fingers or their thumb in a way that is normally expected, then they may have a flexor tendon injury. Your child will have surgery to repair the tendon followed by therapy to make sure they have the best possible result.

Needing a brace after scoliosis surgery

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Following scoliosis surgery, some teenagers may need to wear a brace. Learn about how the brace is made, and why and when it is used.

What to do in the days before your child's surgery

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There are certain things that you will need to do to prepare to come to the hospital on the day of your child’s surgery. Review the checklists in this article to help you and your child get ready for surgery.

Collar care: Taking care of your child in a cervical collar

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Your child needs to wear a cervical collar for various reasons. Find out why they might need one and how to properly care for your child and their collar.

Polydactyly of the foot

Polydactyly of the foot is a genetic condition where a person is born with one or more extra toes. Learn more about this condition and how it is treated.

Choanal atresia: Unilateral

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In unilateral choanal atresia only one side of the nasal passage is blocked by bone or soft tissue. Learn what happens during surgery and how to take care of your child at home.

Activity and contact with others after a blood and marrow transplant

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Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

Scoliosis: Caring for a spinal brace (orthosis)

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Proper care and cleaning of the spinal brace (orthosis) and your child’s skin are necessary to prevent the growth of bacteria and skin breakdown. Learn how to care for a spinal brace.

CT scan

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A CT scan uses X-rays to produce images of the body. Learn about how CT scans work, when they are used, and what to expect during the procedure.