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Your child has injured the tendon that bends their thumb. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint We have given you a splint today which your child should wear at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks. They should only use...

Your child has injured the mechanism that straightens the end joint of their finger. The bone needs to heal and can only do this if the end joint of their finger is kept completely straight for 6 weeks. Wearing a splint The splint your child have been given today should be worn at all times…...

Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that extend their fingers. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint The splint that your child have been given today should be worn at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks....

Your child has injured the mechanism that straightens the middle joint of their finger. It has been surgically repaired and is weak while it heals. The finger is kept totally straight using a splint for the first week after the surgery at which point we will teach your child some exercises to do....

Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that extend their wrist. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint Your child should wear the splint we have given you today at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks. They...

Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that bend their wrist. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint Your child should wear the splint we have given you today at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks. They should…...

Your child has injured the tendon that straightens the end joint of their finger. The tendon needs to heal and can only do this if the end joint of their finger is kept completely straight for 8 weeks. Wearing a splint The splint your child have been given today should be worn at all times…...

Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that extend their fingers. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint Both the finger and wrist splints that your child have been given today should be worn at all times (night and day) for...

Your child has injured the mechanism that straightens the middle joint of the finger. The middle joint of their finger needs to heal. Taking care of their finger in a cast You will need to come back to see us every week during the time their finger is in the cast. You will need to… Continue...

Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that extend their thumb. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint The splint your child has been given today should be worn at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks. They...

Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that bend their fingers. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint We have given you a splint today which your child should wear at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks. For…...

This blog was written by one of SEDATT’s parents to share with families with the hope of imparting some hope, and knowledge that you are not alone and things can get better. The name of the child involved has been changed. If someone had told me that this time last year our 16 year old…...

This resource has been written by dietitians at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. It is designed to be used by those under the care of their home enteral feed (HEF) service.  These recipe ideas accompany the Blended diet for enteral feeds resource. Breakfast ideas Food Amount...

This resource has been written by dietitians at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. It is designed to be used by those under the care of their home enteral feed (HEF) service.  What does home enteral feeding (HEF) mean? A significant number of children and adults are unable to eat by...

We have made this resource as you have come to Sheffield Children’s Hospital because something traumatic has happened to you. Sadly, this is quite common, and other young people have found it helpful to know that what they are feeling afterwards is expected.   What is a trauma? Trauma is a...

This resource aims to help parents and carers to feel more prepared when supporting themselves and their child after a traumatic event. It helps to explain some of the reactions that might happen, some practical advice on how to cope with the symptoms, and where to get further support.   What...

What are renal stones? Renal stones are little hard pellets that are made from salts and minerals which are found in the pee. They are much less common in children then in adults. However, if a stone becomes stuck anywhere in the kidney or tubes that connect the kidney to the bladder (ureters) it...

Injuries in children following incidents on e-scooters, bikes and motor vehicles have been increasing. The most common injuries are arm or leg injuries, followed by head  and facial injuries. For this reason, safety gear is essential. Your child should always wear protective clothing, and it is...