Pediatrics Ortho & Deformity Correction
Pediatrics Orthopaedics is a branch of orthopaedics that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in children, including the bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments.
Deformity Correction involves addressing physical deformities or abnormalities in a child’s skeletal structure, such as limb length discrepancies, spinal deformities, or joint deformities. Early intervention through deformity correction techniques can help ensure that children develop normal and functional bone and joint structures as they grow, preventing long-term complications and promoting healthy development.
Conditions Treated in Pediatrics Orthopaedics:
We treat a wide variety of spinal conditions, including but not limited to:
- Congenital Deformities: Conditions present at birth that affect bone or joint structure, such as clubfoot, hip dysplasia, or congenital limb deformities.
- Growth Plate Injuries: Damage to the growth plates of the bones, which can affect bone development.
- Limb Length Discrepancies: A significant difference in the length of a child’s limbs, which may be congenital or caused by trauma.
- Spinal Deformities: Conditions such as scoliosis (curvature of the spine) or kyphosis (excessive forward curvature of the spine).
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE): A condition where the ball of the hip joint slips out of its normal position.
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A genetic disorder that results in fragile bones and frequent fractures.
- Skeletal Dysplasias: Disorders that affect bone growth and development, leading to abnormalities in shape and size.
- Trauma and Fractures: Injuries to the bones or joints caused by accidents, sports, or falls.
- Rickets: A condition caused by a vitamin D deficiency that leads to weakened bones and deformities.
