Paediatric
Paediatric orthopaedics is the care of bone and joint conditions in children. Because children are still growing, many concerns are observed over time, and treatment is chosen with that growth in mind.
What it addresses
Children's bones and joints differ from adults', and many normal variations resolve with growth. Assessment helps distinguish these from conditions that need treatment.
Typical procedures
Care is chosen with a child's growth in mind. Many concerns are monitored over time; others are treated without surgery, and some need a procedure. The approach is explained to the family.
Approach
With children, a careful, observation-first approach is taken wherever it is appropriate, because many concerns settle with growth. When treatment is needed, it is planned with the child's development in mind, and the reasoning is explained to parents so decisions are made together.
Recovery
Children often heal well, but recovery depends on the condition and the child. Follow-up over time is common, to watch how a concern changes with growth. A plan suited to the child is set out for the family.
Questions
General information only. Your own situation is assessed individually during consultation.
Bow legs and knock knees are common and often part of normal growth that resolves over time. Assessment helps tell normal variation from a concern that needs treatment.
Often, yes. Children's bones heal and grow differently, and treatment is chosen with that in mind. Many children's fractures are treated without surgery.
Frequently not. Many paediatric concerns are observed or treated without surgery. When a procedure is needed, it is planned for a growing child and explained to the family.
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