Patient resources from Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville
Our staff wants to help you get healthy faster. We have resources for you to help with surgery prep, healing and making sure you keep those joints loose and casts clean.
- Ankle exercises
- Caring for your cast
- Hip spica cast
- Remodeling of bone
Top 10 car seat mistakes
Think your child’s car seat is installed correctly? Chances are, it’s not. According to safety professionals at Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness, nearly 4 out of 5 car seats they check are used incorrectly. […]
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Schielar Skaggs almost didn’t make it – but he fought
Before he was born, Schielar Skaggs’ parents, Terry and Melissa, worried about the life their son would have. Would he survive childbirth? If he did, would his life be short and filled with suffering and […]
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How to talk about suicide? First, talk about it
How did I not see the signs? What could I have done? These are questions no parent wants to ask. While suicide can be a dark and difficult subject to talk about, shining a light […]
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Answers to 5 common potty training questions
Is your 4-year-old not yet potty trained? Does your toddler get upset when she has an accident? Potty training can be time-consuming, confusing and stressful, but you can ease your concerns by knowing what to […]
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No one would miss me if I were gone
The pressures teens face today are enormous and much different than what most adults faced at their age. During these formative years, teens simply aren’t equipped to handle a lot of stress. As a result, […]
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