Orthopedics Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1247_Halo%20ThoracicBrace_2014.pdf

Material Type

Handout

Online

Call Number

BCCH1247

Information about the halo thoracic brace used during recovery of from spinal injury or surgery. Includes sections on: preparing for the brace; what to expect after the brace is on; coping at home; personal care; transportation issues; coping outside of home; what to do in emergencies.

Vancouver Coastal Health Sexual Rehabilitation Service, BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre Maternal Fetal Medicine Service, Rick Hansen Institute, Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: Spinal Cord Injury Organization of BC , 2015.

URL

https://scisexualhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pregnancy-and-SCI-booklet-V7.pdf

Material Type

Booklet

Online

We have created this booklet to highlight a number of key topics for women with SCI (spinal cord injury) and their families to consider during the perinatal period, defined as the time before conceiving (pre-conception), pregnancy, labour, delivery and postpartum (the first few days and weeks after…

Occupational & Physical Therapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1665_SafetyMeasuresSpinalSurgery_2013.pdf

Material Type

Pamphlet

Online

Call Number

BCCH1665

After your child's spine surgery to correct scoliosis, it is important that safety measures are taken when moving him or her. Please follow the instructions on this pamphlet. The Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist may talk with you about specific safety measures for your child.