Pediatric Orthopedics

Orthopedic conditions are divided in to two sub categories: congenital orthopedic conditions and acquired orthopedic conditions. Children tend to suffer from orthopedic conditions since their body is still developing physically and growing.

Orthopedics is a medical discipline that deals with the defects, traumas and disease of the human bones and muscles. An orthopedist is a doctor that that specializes in these field as you can also find orthopedics specializing in sub-fields such as a foot orthopedic specialist or a knee orthopedic specialist. When one feels pain in one of these areas, it is recommended they turn to an orthopedist for a diagnosis.

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A child ends his physical development approximately at the age of 18. Until he reaches this age, he may suffer from different kinds of pain from the bone growth and the body developing. In addition to this, kids tend to be more active and are more prone to physical hits and bruises from these activities and just "playing around".

When treating a child, a pediatric orthopedist must always consider the important fact that the child hasn't reached the end of his development period, like an adult. The orthopedist must know how to treat the condition of the child today while realizing that the child's muscle or bone structure might change tomorrow. This is not an easy task as it usually requires a completely different treatment an adult would receive for the certain problem.

A pediatric orthopedist deals with many medical issues including damage to the limbs (fractures, damaged tendons, muscles and joints), bone and muscle development problems, nerve problems in the limbs, perinatal issues and more. Hospitals may use a variety of treatments that vary with the diagnosis. This can include for instance the Ponseti Method to treat 'club-foot' (a congenital deformity), which prevents the need for invasive surgery, or they may use an external ring fixation device known as the Illizarov apparatus in treating limb deformity or unequal foot length. The solutions are very advanced and very unique.

If your child is complaining or suffering from pain in their muscles or bones and they cannot precisely describe what the problem is, it is recommended you turn to a pediatric orthopedist.

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There are cases in which surgery will be required to treat the orthopedic condition. If you are interested in exploring options for your child abroad, TicketMed works with the top pediatrics orthopedists and will happy to assist you. Contact us or ask for a quote.

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Pediatric Orthopedics FAQ

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Do orthopedic treatments differ between adults and children?

Yes they do. As orthopedists mainly treat bone and muscle problems, a pediatric orthopedist must be aware of the fact that a child is still developing and a child's muscle or bone structure is always changing thus affecting treatment. This is why pediatric orthopedics requires special knowledge and expertise.

How can I help my child who is undergoing orthopedic surgery?

As a parent, it is important to create a supportive environment for the child. Surgery can be stressful, even on children, and you should help them stay calm. When going to the hospital or clinic, try to bring your child's special "security item" (blanket, stuffed animal, etc.) with them – the more to remind them of home, the better and safer they will feel.

What are the most common problems pediatric orthopedists treat in children?

When your child is having problems with his or her arms, legs, hands, feet or spine, a pediatric orthopedist is will be the one to treat them. The most common conditions they treat in children include abnormalities in how children walk, differences in leg lengths, deformities that are present at birth and deformities that develop later in childhood. They also treat problems such as broken bones, infections in bones or joints and tumors in bones.

What is a pediatric orthopedist?

A pediatric orthopedist is a doctor who deals mainly with muscle and bone diseases of children. In addition to his regular medical studies, he will then move on to a five-year residency and then participates in a pediatric orthopedic subspecialty. A course like this includes training for many years as doctors in this field typically spend about 14 years before becoming board certified.

When should I take my child to a pediatric orthopedist?

As children aren't always clear and understood easily, when a child seems to be complaining about pain in his bones or muscles, you should take them to see a pediatric orthopedist to have this checked out. In addition, if you happen to notice something is wrong in physical aspects such as walking, standing or the child's posture, it is recommended you have this looked at.

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