Learn what a bone biopsy is and how it is done using image guidance.
Learn how a bone marrow aspirate and bone marrow biopsy are performed.
Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.
Learn what bone ablation is and how it is done using image guidance.
A large part of staying healthy is making sure you eat well. Learn about the importance of eating well for health and the foundations of a nutritious diet.
Learn how to properly care for your child at home after a bone biopsy.
Learn why a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia may need a bone marrow transplant.
An alveolar bone graft operation is done to close an alveolar cleft (gap in the bone of the upper jaw). Children who had a cleft lip and palate may have an alveolar cleft.
Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) is a syndrome in athletes of any gender and ability caused by consistently not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of their daily physical activity and training. RED-S is not an eating disorder but can put your child at risk for developing an eating disorder.
Find out how osteoporosis can develop in your child as a result of brain tumour treatment, and how this can be prevented.
A bone marrow transplant may be a treatment for some types of cancer. Read about what to expect before, during and after a bone marrow transplant.
Learn about binge eating disorder, including the signs and symptoms, the causes and who is most likely to be affected by it.
A mastoidectomy is surgery to remove a part of the bone behind a child's ear. Learn about what to expect during the operation and follow up treatment.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a bone ablation.
A bone scan and a bone density test are two types of tests your child may need to diagnose JIA. Learn what you and your child can expect during each of these tests.
A healthy weight is different for everyone. Find out how you can maintain the weight that is healthy for you and why this is important.
A bone scan and a bone density test are two types of tests you may need for JIA diagnosis. Learn what you can expect during each of these tests.
Learn how anorexia nervosa causes malnutrition and disrupts the body's usual functions.
Learn about RED-S, a syndrome caused by not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of daily physical activity.
Bone marrow tests allow the doctor to look at the cells in your bone marrow to make a diagnosis. Read more about bone marrow, how bone marrow tests are done and what to expect after the test.
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of osteomyelitis.
Bone cancer, or sarcoma, is a type of cancer that starts in a bone. Learn about bone cells, bone tumours and diagnosis and treatment of bone cancer.
A bone scan shows changes in your bones. Learn how this scan is done, what to expect during a bone scan and when you will get your results.
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.
Learn about vitamin D supplementation and reducing your child's risk of foodborne illness following a bone marrow transplant (BMT).
