Paediatric orthopaedics is a super-specialized branch of orthopaedics that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of children with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. Paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon is orthopaedic strained surgeon with additional training in paediatric orthopaedics through appropriate channel. paediatric orthopaedic surgeon is expert in dealing with disorders of bone and joint of a growing child and adolescent.

Why Paediatric Orthopaedics?

Children are not merely a small version of adults. Children have a growing skeleton which is physiologically and anatomically quite different from adults. As a child grows, there is increased need with regards to growth of the musculoskeletal system which includes bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments etc. Problems of the musculoskeletal system that arise during the growing years require prompt attention and professional management from paediatric orthopaedic specialists to ensure excellent further growth.

Staying healthy and active during childhood is important to set a strong foundation of our body as it grows and develops as age advances. It is important that children have good bone and joint health during the years of growth.

Kids often don’t know how to express regarding how or what they are feeling, especially being in hospital or clinic, where stress and anxiety can be at an all-time high. Therefore, as a paediatric orthopaedic specialist, communication with the child in their own playful manner and making them feel comfortable is an important part of management. Therefore it is of utmost importance to get a specialist paediatric orthopaedic consult for any bone and joint problem or musculoskeletal disorder of any child

Scope of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Paediatric and Adolescent Injuries and Fractures

• Paediatric Sports Injuries
  • Congenital Conditions
    • Congenital Talipes-Equino-Varus (CTEV)
    • Congenital Vertical Talus
    • Congenital Pseudarthrosis of Tibia
    • Congenital Scoliosis etc
  • Developmental Conditions
    • Developmental Dysplasia of Hip
    • Torticollis
    • Trigger thumb
    • Idiopathic Toe walking etc
  • Developmental Conditions
    • Developmental Dysplasia of Hip
    • Torticollis
    • Trigger thumb
    • Idiopathic Toe walking etc
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Metabolic conditions
    • Rickets
    • Osteogenesis Imperfecta
    • Scurvy etc
  • Hip Conditions
    • Perthes
    • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
    • Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) etc
  • Paediatric Deformity corrections
  • Paediatric Bone lesions

Many Other Paediatric Orthopaedic Conditions