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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.

Limping in children

Learn about possible causes of limping in children.

Central venous line (CVL) insertion into the femoral vein using image guidance

​A central venous line (CVL) is a long, soft, thin, flexible tube that allows medicine into a child's body. Read about the femoral procedure.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Exercises to manage edema and improve range of motion with a femoral frame

Learn about the exercises your child can perform to help minimize swelling and maintain their range of motion and muscle strength after limb lengthening and reconstruction with a femoral frame.

Angiography through the femoral artery (groin): Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after an angiography through the femoral artery (groin).

Osteotomy for developmental dysplasia of the hip

An osteotomy is a surgical procedure in which the bone is cut and realigned or reshaped. Learn why a child with developmental dysplasia of the hip may need an osteotomy and what to expect after surgery.

Fixed abduction brace

Learn about why your child might need a fixed abduction brace to treat developmental dysplasia of the hip, risks of the treatment, and how to care for your child in a fixed abduction brace.

Closed reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip

A closed reduction is a surgical procedure used to correct severe hip dysplasia. Learn what happens during a closed reduction, why it is done, and what follow-up care your child will need.

Writing milestones

Learn about the development of writing skills at different stages.

Open reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip

An open reduction is a surgical procedure performed on children with more severe hip dislocation that cannot be treated any other way. Learn how the procedure is done and what follow-up care your child will need.

Visual-motor skills: How to foster in children

Read about ways to help a child improve their visual-motor skills.

Cerebral angiography

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.

Harvesting stem cells for an autologous blood and marrow transplant

Learn how your child's stem cells are harvested, before the blood and marrow transplant.

Pavlik harness

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

Angiography

Learn what angiography is and how it is done using image guidance.

Baby Hip Clinic

Learn about the SickKids interprofessional outpatient clinic for newborn babies to assist in the diagnosis and non-operative treatment of DDH.

Drug and alcohol precautions after a liver transplant

Drug and alcohol precautions after a kidney transplant

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.

Harvesting donor stem cells for an allogeneic blood and marrow transplant

Learn what happens during a donor's stem cells harvest.

Using gender-inclusive language

​It is important to respect the words people use to describe themselves. Learn about how to be inclusive using gender-neutral language. 

Using gender-inclusive language

No matter how others identify, it is important to respect the words people use to describe themselves. Learn tips about how to be more gender-inclusive and use gender-neutral language.

Cerebral endovascular embolization

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.

Central venous line (CVL) removal: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after a CVL removal procedure.

Intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after a treatment of intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma.