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Modern healthcare is evolving fast and creatively. One of the key difficulties faced by a young child who has undergone orthopedic surgery is to contain their movement to allow for appropriate healing. The younger the child, the more challenging it is to remain immobile.

The human skeleton consists of an intricate architecture of bones – a living tissue that is perpetually undergoing transformation throughout our lives. The most significant portion of bone development, repair, and remodeling occurs during a person's growth period in their youth and adolescence, contributing to our adult body structure. However, certain factors can disrupt this process, leading to skeletal issues like limb deformity.^[1]

Modern healthcare is taking orthopedic aftercare to the next level by ensuring a more personal touch to the patient, once they are released from their hospital stay. Going home after any minor or major surgery is a time of heightened anxiety and proper post-operative (post-op) care instructions and resources are key to ensure that the patient can benefit most from the treatment.