Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.
This page is an introduction to the At Home section of the scoliosis resource centre. It touches on building back your teen's food intake after scoliosis surgery, going back to school, and getting back to normal.
What to expect in the first few months after scoliosis surgery, specifically regarding physical changes and recovery. Suggestions for coping are included.
Learn what is involved in scoliosis surgery, what to expect when you are recovering and how to cope with your emotions, and your friends and family.
An overview of what the recovery position is, when you might need to use it and how to put your child in it.
Every patient’s recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect immediately following an operation for scoliosis.
If you are infected with HIV and pregnant, learn how certain medicines can lower the risk of passing HIV on to your baby.
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.
Every patient's recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect following your child’s surgery including how they will be monitored immediately after the operation, during recovery and after discharge from the hospital.
This section describes the treatment options for both acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Learn how to care for your child at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
In this section of the site, you will learn about the issues children born with congenital heart condition may face at different ages.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn how orthopaedics fix damaged joints and why it is often the last option.
Read about factors to consider when deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery. These factors include age, growth, and the degree of the Cobb curve.
A fractured clavicle (collarbone) requires a sling in order to heal. Learn about fractured clavicles, their treatment and expected recovery timelines.
Find information to help promote independence in your teenager while continuing to help them manage their cancer treatment.
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.
After a scoliosis operation, doctors and nurses will monitor your pain and recovery using a variety of different techniques. Read about the tests they use.
Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.
Read about various types of congenital malformations of the GI tract. These birth defects are rare, but potentially serious.
Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about your child’s burn injury and recovery.
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.
Find out how best to respond to a child's concussion and how to plan their safe return to everyday activities.
Information for parents about hereditary multiple osteochondromas (previously called hereditary multiple exostoses), a genetic condition that causes growths (bumps) on the bones.
An in-depth look at what is involved in a biopsy as part of the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.
