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Pollicization

Some children are born without a thumb. In a procedure called pollicization, doctors can reposition the index finger to make it work like a thumb.

How to prepare as a caregiver for your child’s surgery

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Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.

What to expect on the day of surgery

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Learn what to expect when your child comes to the hospital for surgery. Everyone’s surgical journey is different and may look different depending on the hospital you are at.

Surgery for hypospadias

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Learn what to expect when preparing your child for hypospadias surgery.

Pulmonary artery banding

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Pulmonary artery banding is done to reduce blood flow to the lungs.

Elbow flexion contracture related to brachial plexus birth injury

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An elbow flexion contracture can happen as a result of a brachial plexus injury at birth. Find out what causes this contracture and what the different treatment options are.

Positron emission tomography (PET) scan before epilepsy surgery

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Find out how a PET scan helps identify where seizures start in the brain.

Chiari malformation

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A Chiari malformation is when the lower part of the brain sits too low in your child's neck. Read about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and surgical treatment.

Atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) repair

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Read about the procedure to close an atrial or ventricular septal defect with open-heart surgery.

Congenital hand anomaly (hand difference)

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A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.

Trigger thumb treatment

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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.

Pain management after heart surgery

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Read about pain management for children who have had heart surgery.

Before the heart transplant

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It is important to keep your child as healthy as possible before a heart transplant. Learn about what happens while you are waiting for a donor heart to become available.

Subungual exostosis (osteochondroma) of the toes

Subungual exostosis of the toes is a bony growth that occurs most often at the end of the big toe under the toenail. Learn more about this condition and how it is treated.

Surgical procedures for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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Several types of surgical procedures may be used in the treatment of JIA or JIA-related conditions. These include joint injections, joint replacement surgery, jaw surgery, cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.

Atrial septal defect (ASD)

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Learn about the types of atrial septal defects (ASD), how they are diagnosed, treated, and what the long-term outcomes for children with ASD.

Distal hypospadias

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Learn about distal hypospadias and how it is managed.

Congenital heart conditions: After heart surgery

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Read about post-surgery recovery. How long a child spends recovering depends on the severity of the condition he's being treated for, among other factors.

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

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Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.

How to talk to your child about surgery

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It is not easy to talk to your child about surgery, but your child’s health-care team is here to support you in having this conversation. This page contains some conversation recommendations and suggestions to help you prepare your child.

Getting ready for scoliosis surgery

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Learn about what your child should expect when preparing for scoliosis surgery, including a pre-surgery teaching session, X-rays, clinical photos, blood work and other imaging tests.

Surgery and cancer

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Some types of cancer may require surgery as part of diagnosis or treatment. Read about what to expect before, during and after surgery as part of cancer treatment.

Hypocalcaemia: Post-surgical monitoring

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Hypocalcaemia can sometimes develop after surgery to the thyroid gland. Learn about hypocalcaemia, why it can happen after thyroid surgery and the symptoms parents should look for.

At home after heart surgery

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Learn what to expect in the weeks and months after a child's heart surgery and how you can help your child to go back to a normal life.

Michelle's scoliosis story

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Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.