Paediatric Orthopedics: Children are not miniature adults.

Paediatric Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in children. Paediatric Orthopedic surgeons are trained to treat a wide range of conditions, including

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH): A condition in which the hip joint does not develop properly, which can lead to pain and dislocation later in life.

Clubfoot: A condition in which the foot is turned inward and downward at birth.

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease: A condition that affects the ball of the hip joint, causing pain and stiffness.

Osgood-Schlatter disease: A condition that causes pain and inflammation below the kneecap.

Sever's disease: A condition that causes pain and inflammation in the heel.

Scoliosis: A condition in which the spine curves to the side abnormally.

Cerebral palsy: A neurological condition that can cause muscle weakness and stiffness, which can lead to orthopaedic problems.

How different are bones in children from adults?

Children's bones are different from adults' bones in a number of ways:

Children's bones are more flexible and less brittle, which makes them less likely to break.

Children's bones are still growing, which means that they are more susceptible to certain injuries and conditions.

Children's bones heal more quickly than adults' bones.

Do fractures behave differently in children?

Yes, fractures can behave differently in children than in adults. This is because children's bones are still growing and developing. For example, children's bones are more likely to heal with a "greenstick fracture," in which the bone bends but does not break completely. Children are also more likely to develop a condition called "growth arrest" after a fracture, which can cause the bone to stop growing producing deformities.

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