Children Bone & Joint Care
Pediatric Orthopedics
Pediatric orthopedics deals with bone, joint and soft tissue problems of children from age 0 to 18 years.
This page organizes the existing pediatric topics into growth alignment problems, walking abnormalities, foot deformities, hip conditions and common child fractures.
Knock Knees, Bow Legs and Walking Abnormalities
Children can have alignment changes during growth, but persistent, painful or asymmetric deformity needs evaluation.
Conditions
- Knock Knees / Pediatric Genu Valgus - Knees angle inward.
Read more - Bow Legs / Genu Varum - Legs curve outward.
- Walking abnormalities - Limping, tripping or abnormal gait.
When to Check
- Pain or limp.
- One leg more bent than the other.
- Persistent deformity with age.
- Difficulty running or frequent falls.
Parents should seek evaluation when alignment is painful, worsening, one-sided or persistent.
Club Foot, Flat Foot and In-Toe Walking
Foot shape and walking pattern should be assessed early when deformity affects function or does not improve with growth.
Foot Conditions
- Deformed Foot / Club Foot / CTEV.
- Pediatric Flat Foot.
- In-toe walking.
- Metatarsus adductus.
- Femoral and tibial torsion.
Related Problems
- Observation and monitoring.
- Exercises or splints where suitable.
- Imaging if needed.
- Corrective treatment in selected cases.
Pediatric Hip Diseases and Common Child Injuries
Some pediatric orthopedic conditions involve the hip, elbow and growth-region fractures.
Hip and Elbow Conditions
- Congenital Dislocation of Hip.
- Developmental Dysplasia of Hip.
- Pulled Elbow.
Child Fractures
- Supra-condylar Humerus Fractures in Children.
- Growth plate injuries.
- Sports or fall-related injuries.
Book Consultation
Book pediatric orthopedic evaluation
Book a consultation if your child has pain, limp, deformity, abnormal walking, foot shape concerns or a suspected fracture.
Early diagnosis can help separate normal growth changes from problems that need treatment.