Paediatrics Injuries & Conditions

Bow Leg and Knock Knees

Both bow legs and knock knees are common in children as they grow and almost...

Club Foot

Club foot or congenital tulips equinovarus (CTEV), is a foot abnormality present at birth where...

Flat Feet

Flat feet (or pes planus) are a common developmental childhood condition in children.

Hip Dysplasia (DDH)

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common condition that occurs when the ball...

Paediatric Fractures

Fractures, or broken bones, are a common childhood injury. Paediatric fractures differ from those experienced...

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine with rotation of the vertebrae.

Information on paediatrics

Paediatric orthopaedics specialises in the prevention, diagnosis, management and treatment of musculoskeletal problems in children from birth through to adulthood (18 years). Caring for the individual orthopaedic needs of children is a priority at Orthopaedics SA. Our paediatric specialists have undertaken specialised training in this field, giving them expert knowledge of the specific needs of the growing child.

At Orthopaedics SA our paediatric specialists provide care for a full range of orthopaedic problems and disorders which can affect children’s bones, muscles and joints from birth through to maturity. From the treatment of fractures and acute sporting injuries, to the management of developmental, congenital and neurological disorders, Orthopaedics SA provides the very best level of specialised care and support for patients and their families.