Procedures and treatments

Preparing a child for a procedure or treatment can be an anxious occasion. Great Ormond Street Hospital have produced a number of factsheets to help explain what will happen and what to expect.

Orbital box osteotomy

Orbital box osteotomy is an operation used to correct abnormal eye socket shape or placement. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about the operation called orbital box osteotomy, which is used to treat craniofacial disorders. It e

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Orbital sclerotherapy

This page explains about orbital sclerotherapy, why it might be suggested and what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for the procedure.

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Osteogenesis imperfecta and physical education and exercise

Participation in sports and exercise is recommended for children and young people with OI to promote general fitness, muscle strengthening and bones becoming stronger. Playing sports and exercising can be daunting due to the risk of fracture; however, the

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Pain relief for your child after surgery

Find out more about pain relief for your child after surgery.

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Pain relief using Entonox®

When coming into hospital, children, young people and their families are often worried that they may be in pain. Entonox® is a gas – a mixture of half oxygen and half nitrous oxide that is used for pain relief. Entonox® can also be called ‘gas and air’ or

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