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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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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Pregnancy and Dental Health [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about pregnancy and dental health including the importance of dental health during pregnancy, how to keep your teeth and gums healthy, and check-ups with your dentist. Number 38b. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...

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I'm Pregnant - Should I Exercise? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Yes, the most up-to-date advice is that physical activity is safe during pregnancy. In fact, there are more health risks if you are not active. Being physically active most days is a part of a healthy pregnancy. (English) Colour

Arm Sling (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Patients with elbow / wrist / shoulder injuries are often given a sling to support their arm while walking. Although these slings are not complicated they are often applied incorrectly, even by hospital staff, and patient's (and their families) need an easy to read, pictoral guide to proper use at home. (English) Colour

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Congenital Muscular Torticollis - Left [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview of congenital muscular torticollis including treatment. (English)

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http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1079...

Congenital Muscular Torticollis - Right [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview of congenital muscular torticollis including treatment. (English)

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http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1079...

Minor ankle injuries (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about ankle sprains including signs, symptoms, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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Pulled Elbow (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about a pulled elbow including signs and symptoms, treatment, prevention, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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Soft Tissue Injuries (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about soft tissue injuries including symptoms, causes, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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Exercise Guide for Hip Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public

You are about to have hip replacement surgery. People who prepare for surgery and take an active role in their care can recover in less time and with less pain. This guide has general information along with tips and goals for exercising before and after surgery. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/media/VCH/FB/FB.863.Ex37....

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