Medical Disclaimer
Family Resource Hub
The information provided on the Family Resource Hub is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. Content on this website, including and not limited to, articles, videos, graphics, downloadable resources, and patient stories, is designed to help families better understand pediatric orthopedic conditions, treatments, and care experiences.
This website does not provide medical advice and is not intended to replace professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.
Every child’s medical situation is unique. Medical decisions should always be made in consultation with your child’s licensed healthcare provider, including physicians, orthotists, prosthetists, physical therapists, or other qualified medical professionals familiar with your child’s individual medical history.
No Medical Advice
The information on this website should not be interpreted as medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with qualified healthcare professionals.
Always seek the advice of your child’s healthcare provider regarding any questions about a medical condition or treatment plan. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of something you have read or viewed on this website.
If you believe your child may be experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate medical care.
Educational Purpose
The Family Resource Hub is intended to support families by providing:
- General educational information about pediatric orthopedic conditions
- General explanations of treatments, braces, prosthetics, and care approaches
- Resources to help families prepare for conversations with healthcare providers
- Stories from patients and families who have experienced similar care journeys
While we make every effort to ensure that information is accurate and up to date, medical knowledge and treatment approaches may change over time.
Patient Stories, Testimonials, and Personal Experiences
This website may include personal stories, testimonials, and shared experiences from patients and families. These stories are intended to provide encouragement, perspective, and education for other families navigating similar journeys.
Individual experiences and outcomes will vary. Testimonials and personal stories do not guarantee or predict medical outcomes for other patients.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, individuals featured in testimonials or patient stories have not been compensated for sharing their experiences.
Publicity & Media Consent
Any identifiable individuals appearing in photos, videos, interviews, or other media featured on this website have provided appropriate consent and publicity authorization for their likeness, story, or personal experiences to be shared for educational and informational purposes by OPSB. Personal stories are shared with permission granted to OPSB and may be edited by OPSB for clarity, length, or educational context while maintaining the integrity of the individual’s experience. No person or entity is permitted to download, copy, reproduce, distribute, display, or otherwise use the personal stories shared by OPSB without prior express written consent.
No Provider–Patient Relationship
Use of this website, including submitting questions, viewing materials, or interacting with content, does not establish a physician–patient, orthotist–patient, or healthcare provider–patient relationship with any organization, clinician, or contributor associated with the Family Resource Hub.
Medical Review Process
Many resources published on the Family Resource Hub are reviewed by experienced medical professionals and pediatric orthopedic specialists to help ensure the information is reliable for the purposes of this website. Medical reviewers help confirm that educational content reflects generally accepted clinical practices and terminology at the time of publication, but accuracy and completeness is not guaranteed.
Medical reviewers may include:
- Pediatric orthopedic surgeons
- Certified orthotists and prosthetists (CPOs)
- Physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists
- Pediatric healthcare professionals with expertise in orthopedic care
Medical reviewers help confirm that educational content reflects generally accepted clinical practices and terminology at the time of publication.
External Links
This website may contain links to external websites for additional educational resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. The Family Resource Hub does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external websites.
Our Commitment to Families
The Family Resource Hub is built on the belief that informed families are empowered families. By providing trusted educational resources, we aim to help parents and caregivers:
- Better understand their child’s condition
- Ask informed questions during medical appointments
- Feel more confident participating in their child’s care journey
Educational resources on this website are designed to support—not replace—the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals.