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.
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.
A buckle fracture occurs when a bone slightly crushes in on itself. Learn how this common childhood fracture is treated with a splint.
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.
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.
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.
Learn how to care for your child at home after an angiography through the radial artery (wrist).
Learn about a fractured clavicle (collarbone), its treatment and expected recovery timelines.
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.
A cerebral angiogram uses X-ray imaging and contrast dye to create a map of the blood vessels in the brain. Learn more about how it is performed.
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.
Ganglion cysts are fluid filled cysts that can develop around joints or tendons of the wrist, as well as the hand or fingers. Learn more about what ganglion cysts are and how they are treated.
Learn what angiography is and how it is done using image guidance.
Find out how to safely hold and support your baby or child with osteoporosis.
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.
Find out who you should tell about your child's osteoporosis.
Cerebral endovascular embolization is a procedure that blocks or closes certain blood vessels in the brain. Learn about what to expect before, during and after your child’s procedure.
Find out how limb reconstruction surgery can lengthen and repair shorter or crooked limbs.
How to effectively give a baby a bath, either in the baby tub or the "big" tub. Considerations for bathtub safety are provided.
Elastic compression garments improve symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and post-thrombotic syndrome. Find out what they are and how to properly use them.
Occupational therapy can be beneficial for children and teenagers with JIA. Find out what an occupational therapist does and about common occupational therapy services, such as assistive devices and splints.
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