While children are prone to many of the same traumas and illnesses as adults, they are also susceptible to specific congenital disorders that may limit their ability to walk or do other daily chores independently. While many children may naturally grow out of these issues over time, some may require continuous treatment to maintain or restore function in the affected area.

Some of the most common childhood conditions include:

• In-toeing
• Bowlegs
• Knock knees
• Club foot
• Flat foot

Our caring team of paediatric orthopedicians, nurses and technicians tend to the unique needs of congenital, developmental and acquired musculoskeletal (bones, joints and related soft tissues – muscles, tendons, ligaments) disorders in children of all ages.

Children are more likely than adults to have injuries such as fractures, sprains, and dislocations due to the fragile nature of growing bones and joints. Children are also more active than adults and are more prone to sustain injuries or mishaps when exercising.

Because children’s bones are robust and flexible, many of these injuries heal more quickly in children, allowing your child to return to normal growth and activity with little to no long-term damage. Conservative treatment options such as casting, rest, and immobilisation are frequently effective in the treatment of these injuries.

Muscle abnormalities or imbalances are common in children with specific neurological diseases, necessitating long-term care so that patients can maintain a certain level of quality of life and independence regardless of their condition. We offer treatment programmes for a variety of conditions, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy, to assist patients regain function in their damaged areas. Some of these disorders may necessitate surgery to rectify structural abnormalities, as well as ongoing physical therapy programmes tailored to each patient’s needs.

Visit a paediatric orthopaedician if your child is experiencing bone, joint, or muscle discomfort that isn’t related to growing pains or if he or she has sustained an acute injury.

While examining infants, toddlers, and adolescents, Parvathy Hospital uses a multidisciplinary approach to integrate all medical, social, psychological, and developmental needs in order to address apparent difficulties.

Our medical staff devotes special attention to patients, which demands the complexities of our health practises, in addition to a comprehensive plan of care.

Your child’s orthopaedic problem can be treated in a variety of ways. Stretching exercises, casting, orthotics, physical therapy, and surgery may be recommended for your child depending on his or her specific issue. After a physical exam and a thorough examination of the patient’s age and overall health, your doctor will select the most effective treatment option for your child’s specific issue. Each child will receive a personalised treatment plan to support optimal healing and continued growth and development. Many children are able to overcome these challenges and go on to play sports and grow normally. Parents should take their children to the doctor as soon as they notice signs of orthopaedic disorders in order to avoid permanent damage.

Conditions treated:

• Pulled/Nursemaid’s Elbow
• Knee Varus/Valgus – Bowed Legs/Knock-Knees
• Flat Foot
• Clubfoot
• DDH (Development Dysplasia of the Hip)
• Deformities
• Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy
• Paediatric Trauma