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Fracture

A fracture is a broken bone. Simple fractures are common in children and can be treated without surgery. Find out more about what to expect if your child or teens has a fracture by watching the video or reading the online infographic available below. 

Living with a fracture - a conversation with teens

Follow Taylor’s story in this video to learn about broken bones in children and teens, what to expect as your child recovers, and when to get more help.  

This video was created by ECHO Research, ARCHE, Dr. Samina Ali, and Dr. Manisha Bharadia. Funding was provided by the Stollery Science Lab Distinguished Researchers program through the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute

My child has a fracture. Now what?

This infographic provides information about fractures in children and what to expect as your child recovers from a fracture. 

This infographic was created by ECHO Research, ARCHE, Dr. Samina Ali, and Dr. Manisha Bharadia. Funding was provided by the Stollery Science Lab Distinguished Researchers program through the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute

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ECHO Research acknowledges and respects the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples who lived and continue to live in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Beaver Hills House, also known as Edmonton). We respectfully acknowledge that we are located on Treaty 6 territory and Métis Region 4, and would like to thank the diverse Indigenous Peoples to whom this is a traditional gathering place, including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community. We recognize it is our responsibility to respect Indigenous Ways of Knowing and are committed to learning and finding authentic ways of collaborating with Indigenous Peoples in our work.

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The information contained in the video/multimedia content (the “Multimedia”) is provided on an “as is” basis and is offered for general information and educational purposes only; it is not offered as and does not constitute professional advice. There is no guarantee about the accuracy, applicability, fitness or completeness of the information found in the Multimedia. This information is provided without warranty of any kind, and the University of Alberta, its agents, employees, and students disclaim responsibility to any party for any loss or damage of any kind that may arise directly or indirectly as a result of the use of or reliance on the information contained in the Multimedia.

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Physical treatments can include physiotherapy, prescribed exercise plans, strengthening exercises, massage, and more. 

Psychological treatments can include counselling or talk therapy, supportive therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, mediation, and more. They can be provided on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting.