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Body Cast (Hip Spica): Caring for Your Child's Cast [English] Permalink Public

A hip spica is a special type of cast that helps keep hip joints and/or the thigh in place. Audio available. Your child may need a hip spica or body cast in the following situations: to keep the ends of a broken bone (fracture) together so they can heal correctly to prevent a body part from moving after a surgery to correct a deformity like club foot or a hip displacement (English)

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Options for Medical Equipment and Mobility Devices (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

If you are getting ready to go home from hospital and having problems moving around, we might have one of our Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists see you. They check if you need any medical equipment or devices so you can safely move about and do everyday activities at home. (English) Colour

Welcome to 4 South: Orthopedics/Trauma (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This gives ortho/trauma patients an overview of what a typical stay on 4 South will look like. (English) Colour