A hip spica (pronounced ‘spy-kah’) is a type of cast used to keep the hip or thigh still. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) describes the different types of hip spica used, how to look after your child while they are wearing one and how w
You have been recommended a spinal brace. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the programme for gradually increasing the amount of time each day you spend wearing the brace. It also says what sort of checks you need to do each day
GOSH surgeons to play key role in foetal surgery project
2 Jun 2014, 6:05 p.m.
Paediatric surgeons and doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital are set to play a key role in a new foetal surgery research project which will create better tools, imaging techniques and therapies for future operations on unborn babies.
Nusinersen for Spinal Muscular Atrophy SMA: update
All children under Great Ormond Street Hospital’s (GOSH) care diagnosed with type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA-1) were previously offered treatment with Nusinersen under an Expanded Access Programme.
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare inflammatory condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It often follows on from a minor infection such as a cold, and is the result of the immune system becoming mis-programmed, and activating
A whole host of exciting scientific discoveries have been made at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH). We’re unwrapping our biggest discoveries from the last 12 months.
Clinical outcomes are measurable changes in health, function or quality of life that result from our care. Constant review of our clinical outcomes establishes standards against which to continuously improve all aspects of our practice.
Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is an attack of inflammation (swelling) of the spinal cord. It is caused by the body’s immune system becoming mis-programmed and activating immune cells to attack the healthy myelin covering the nerves in the spine.
New research carried out by a team at the UCL Institute of Child Health has added weight to the argument for genetic testing of children before treatment with certain antibiotics.
Achondroplasia is the most common type of short limb (or disproportionately short stature). The condition affects how some of the bones develop, particularly the limb bones and specifically the upper arms and thighs. There are obvious problems with how so
To celebrate International Nurses Day, we caught up with Beth who has been coming to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) since she was only 18 months old. Now 19, she’s studying to become a children’s nurse and wants to work at GOSH when she graduates. He
Global collaboration studies largest ever group of children with brain or spinal complications related to COVID-19
18 Jan 2021, 5:35 p.m.
In the summer of 2020, an international research collaboration was established, including Neuroradiologists from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), to better understand the symptoms of COVID-19 in children.
Koala Ward treats craniofacial, neurological problems, epilepsy or those who need surgery to the brain and spine. Location: Morgan Stanley Clinical Building
Neuroimmunology is the study of neurological conditions caused by the immune system becoming mis-programmed and attacking itself rather than protecting the body from foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria.
Pre-screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy could change lives
7 Jan 2022, 6 a.m.
A team from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health (ICH) have shown how ‘blood spot’ testing new-borns could identify children who will go on to develop Spinal Muscular Atrophy, (SMA).
Bladder augmentation (also known as a cystoplasty) is an operation to enlarge the bladder using a piece of the body’s own tissue. This is usually the large or small intestine, but the ureters or even the stomach can be used.
A lumbar puncture is a medical procedure carried out to access the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a watery liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, acting as a ‘cushion’. It also supplies nutrients to the brain. This page from Great Ormond Stre
