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Pediatric orthopaedics today constitutes a subspecialty in Orthopaedic Surgery. Historically it is where Orthopaedics in general all began. The word "Orthopaedics" itself was created by the French physician Nicholas Andry in the 18th century. This newly created term was derived from the Greek language, "Orthos" meaning straight and "paidion" meaning child. Thus the major concern in early Orthopaedics was the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal deformities in the growing child, comparable to the work of today's Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon.
Maintaining or restoring a functioning musculoskeletal system is pivotal for a happy childhood and in many cases avoids additional problems in adulthood. A striking example for preventive measures is the early detection and possible conservative treatment of hip dysplasia. Not treated in childhood, this congenital deformity may cripple young adults and result in pain and possibly lead to arthoplasty early in life. In order to detect hip dysplasia, like in many other pathologies, it is important to differentiate the normal from the abnormal depending on the child's age and development.
Knock-knees in a two year old child would very often be considered normal. In contrast a 12 year old with the same situation might need further evaluation and perhaps even surgical correction. This might be true for other conditions, such as in-toeing, bowlegs or flatfeet. In these cases reassuring the parents and following up on the child might be the only measures required.
A sound understanding of the developing musculoskeletal system is mandatory to give parents the appropriate advice and, if necessary, recommend conservative or surgical procedures at the ideal point in time.
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Pediatric Conditions treated at DBAJ :
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Clubfoot |
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Congenital Dislocation of Hip (also called Developmental Dysplasia of Hip) |
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Bow Legs |
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Knock Knees |
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Pediatric Fractures |
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Leg Calves Perthes Disease of the hip |
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Cerebral Palsy |
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Flat Foot |
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Curved Spine (Scoliosis) |
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Pediatric Bone Tumors |
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Congenital Limb Malformations |
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Hip Infections |
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Dysplasias and Dwarfism |
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Acquired Limb Deformities |
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Brittle Bone Diseases |
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Children with Walking problems (In-toe, Out-toe) |
Foot and Ankle conditions treated at DBAJ :
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Heel and Achilles pain |
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Ankle sprains |
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Bunion pain and surgery |
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Metatarsal pain |
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Neuroma |
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Disorders of the sesamoid |
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Stress fractures |
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Overuse injuries |
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Tendon problems |
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Diabetic Foot Care |
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| If, after thorough evaluation, your child's condition does make surgery unavoidable our team of specialists will guide you and your child through the necessary steps. Our family and child oriented approach will have you involved in every step on the way. Many children with congenital or chronic conditions will need continuous Orthopaedic care throughout development. It is our mission to guarantee a reliable and trusting partnership at the highest level of expertise for your child. |
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