Orthopedic Clinic, Emergency Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1011_cast_splint.pdf

Material Type

Handout

Online

Call Number

BCCH1011

This pamphlet describes common fractures, how bones heal, different kinds of casts and splints, how to take care of the injured limb, and information about how the cast is removed.

Physiotherapy Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1013_HowToUseCrutches_2014.pdf

Material Type

Handout

Online

Call Number

BCCH1013

Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.

Physiotherapy Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.

URL

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

Material Type

Handout

Online

Call Number

PE 13b

Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.

Physiotherapy Department. Handout | Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.

URL

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

Material Type

Handout

Online

Call Number

PE 13SC

Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.

How to use crutches. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.

URL

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

Material Type

Handout

Online

Call Number

PE 13TC

Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.

Orthopaedic Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.

URL

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

Material Type

Handout

Online

Your child's fracture has been fixed with pins (also called wires). These are left in place for about 3-4 weeks. Learn how to care for your child at home, and what to expect when you have the pins removed.