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Minor ankle injuries

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.

Foot and ankle: Treatment of idiopathic clubfoot

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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.

Foot and ankle: Clubfoot - Treatment with a boots and bar orthosis

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Clubfoot is when the foot is turned in at an angle because of problems in the bones and muscles of the feet and ankles. Learn about how it is treated with the boots and bar orthosis, and how to take care of your child.

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.

Limping in children

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Learn about possible causes of limping in your child. Limping is not normal in a child and they should be seen by their doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Fracture

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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.

Foot and ankle: Positional calcaneovalgus

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Positional calcaneovalgus is a condition that can affect one or both of a baby's feet. Find out more about this condition and learn some gentle stretches and exercises that can help to resolve it.

Hemophilia: Recognizing bleeds

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Teens living with hemophilia can learn why trusting their senses and speaking up is the best way to recognize bleeds

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Goal of treatment

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Find out how limb reconstruction surgery can lengthen and repair shorter or crooked limbs.

Osteoporosis: Minimizing the risk of fractures

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Find out how to safely hold and support your baby or child with osteoporosis.

Emergency medicine

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There are many reasons a child may need to go to the Emergency Department. This page highlights common conditions such as cough and injuries such as bone fractures.

Foot and ankle

Learn about different types of foot and ankle conditions. Also, find information about emailing photos for a baby foot assessment.

Foot and ankle: Positional clubfoot

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Positional clubfoot is a condition that can affect one or both feet of newborn babies. Learn more about why this happens and stretches and exercises to help treat clubfoot.

Hemophilia and keeping active

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Learn why keeping active is a great way for teens living with hemophilia to protect their joints.

Wrist fracture

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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.

Bone health in premature babies

Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.

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.

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

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Learn about the exercises your child can perform to minimize swelling after limb lengthening and reconstruction with a tibial frame.

Fracture: How to treat a buckle fracture of the distal radius

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A buckle fracture occurs when a bone slightly crushes in on itself. Learn how this common childhood fracture is treated with a splint.

Upper arm (humerus) fracture

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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.

Limb Lengthening Learning Hub

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Limb lengthening/reconstruction is used to treat limb deformity, length discrepancy, and fractures. Learn about the different treatment options.

Lower leg fracture

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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.

Infantile osteopetrosis

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Information for parents about infantile osteopetrosis, a rare genetic condition that may cause fractures, short stature (height), recurrent infections, hearing loss and vision problems.

Tooth injury: First aid

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Read about some of the things you can do if your child has a tooth injury.

Cuts and scrapes in children: First aid

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Learn how to treat cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries in children.