At what age should clubfoot be treated?

Treatment should begin within the first 1–2 weeks of life. The Ponseti method uses serial casts applied weekly to gently correct the deformity. Earlier treatment means simpler correction and better long-term outcomes.

Is scoliosis always treated with surgery?

No. Mild curves (<20°) are observed. Moderate curves (20–45°) in growing children are managed with a brace. Surgery is reserved for progressive curves exceeding 45–50° or those causing symptoms.

When should a limp in a child be investigated?

Any limp persisting more than 1–2 weeks, associated with fever, pain, or swelling, or occurring in a child under 10 should be evaluated promptly. Early detection of hip conditions like Perthes disease dramatically improves outcomes.

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Pediatric Orthopedics

Q: Is scoliosis always treated with surgery?

No. Mild curves (<20°) are observed. Moderate curves (20–45°) in growing children are managed with a brace. Surgery is reserved for progressive curves exceeding 45–50° or those causing symptoms.

Q: When should a limp in a child be investigated?

Any limp persisting more than 1–2 weeks, associated with fever, pain, or swelling, or occurring in a child under 10 should be evaluated promptly. Early detection of hip conditions like Perthes disease dramatically improves outcomes.

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Overview

Comprehensive orthopedic care for children, from newborns to adolescents, addressing congenital, developmental, and traumatic conditions with age-appropriate precision.

300+

Pediatric Cases

90%+

Ponseti Success

2wks

First Cast Age

All ages

Newborn–18yrs

Conditions Treated

Congenital Clubfoot (CTEV)
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Idiopathic Scoliosis
Cerebral Palsy (Orthopedic aspects)
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Key Procedures

Ponseti Method for Clubfoot

Serial casting technique for congenital clubfoot, correcting deformity gently over 6–8 weeks. Success rate exceeds 90% when started in the first weeks of life.

Pavlik Harness / Hip Spica

Non-surgical management of DDH using a dynamic harness or spica cast to maintain the hip in the reduced position while the socket develops normally.

Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis

Correction and stabilization of progressive spinal curves in adolescents. Modern instrumentation achieves excellent correction with minimal complications.

Soft Tissue Surgery for Cerebral Palsy

Muscle lengthenings, tendon transfers, and bony corrections to improve gait and function in children with neurological conditions affecting musculoskeletal development.

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