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Dr. Umut Bektas

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Ankara, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Umut Bektas is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association Proficiency Certificate (TOTEK Board Certificate),
  • Certificate of Hip USG in Infants.

Qualifications :

  • 1989, Ankara University School of Medicine
  • 1995, Ankara University School of Medicine, Orthopedics Residency Program

Hospital Address :

S?tz Mahallesi, Medicana International Ankara, S?tz Cad Eski?ehir Yolu zeri, ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Cagatay Ozturk

Pediatric Orthopedician

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Cagatay Ozturk is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Cagatay Ozturk is part of:

  • Scoliosis Research Society
  • European Spine Society
  • Minimal İnvasive Spine Society
  • North American Spine Society
  • AOSpine
  • Asia Pacific Spine Society
  • Turkish Spine Society

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University, Medical Faculty (English) 1990-1997
  • Zonguldak Turkali Health center 1997-1999
  • Uludag University, Medical Faculty, Orthopedics Department 1999-2004

Hospital Address :

Ulus Mahallesi, Liv Hospital Group, Canan Sokak, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Levent Celebi

Pediatric Orthopedician

Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Levent Celebi is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and was associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Levent Celebi is part of:

  • EFORT (European Federation of National Associations of Orthopedics and Traumatology)Turkish Spine Society
  • Board Member ? AO Trauma Turkey
  • AO Trauma Europe (International trainer)
  • Turkish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Trauma Unit
  • Pediatric Orthopedics Association

Qualifications :

  • Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, USA, 2005-2006
  • Ankara Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, 2000 - 2005
  • Ankara Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, 1996-2000 (Residency)
  • School of Medicine, Ankara University, 1996

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Levent Celebi?

  • With 20 years of experience, Dr Levent Celebi is an expert in orthopedics, traumatology, hand and wrist anatomy, hip dislocation, hip joint prosthesis, and bone cancer.
  • He holds memberships in renowned organizations such as the AO Trauma Europe, the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopedics and Traumatology, AO Trauma Turkey and the Pediatrics Orthopedics Association.
  • Some of his publications include:
    1. Kömürcü E, Yüksel HY, Ersöz M, Aktekin CN, Hapa O, Çelebi L, Akbal A, Biçimoğlu A. Effect of surgical closing in total knee arthroplasty at flexion or extension: a prospective, randomized study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Dec;22(12):3067-73.
    2. Kömürcü E, Yüksel HY, Ersöz M, Aktekin CN, Hapa O, Çelebi L, Akbal A, Biçimoğlu A. Effect of surgical closing in total knee arthroplasty at flexion or extension: a prospective, randomized study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Dec;22(12):3067-73.
    3. Akşahin E, Yüksel HY, Yavuzer G, Muratlı HH, Celebi L, Biçimlioğlu A. Quantitative gait characteristics of children who had successful unilateral clubfoot operation. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2010;44(5):378-84.

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Dr. Ismet Teoman Benli Enli

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Istanbul, Turkey

38 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ismet Teoman Benli Enli is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ismet Teoman Benli Enli is part of:

  • Association of Turkish Orthopeadics and Traumatology Union
  • Turkish Association of Orthopeadics and Traumatology
  • Turkish Spine Association
  • La Societe Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie (SICOT)
  • European Federation of Ortopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT)
  • European Spinal Deformity Society (ESDS)
  • European Spine Society (ESS)
  • Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
  • North American Spine Society (NASS)
  • AO Spine Society

Certifications :

  • Fellowship Spinal Diseases Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Fellowship Spine Surgery Institute of Calot, Berck-Sur Mer, France

Qualifications :

  • School of Medicine, Hacettepe University, 1986
  • Resident, SSK Ankara Teaching and Research Hospital, 1992
  • Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Istanbul University, 1995
  • Professor, School of Medicine, Ufuk University, 2006

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

Dr. Ramani Narasimhan

Pediatric Orthopedician

, Delhi, India

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ramani Narasimhan is one of the foremost Pediatric Orthopaedician in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 33 years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ramani Narasimhan is part of:

  • President of Pediatric Orthopedic Society of India
  • Indian Orthopedic Association
  • Delhi Orthopedic Association
  • Association of Spinal Surgeons of India
  • Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy
  • Delhi Chapter of Indian Academy of Pediatrics
  • Indian Medical Association (South Delhi Branch)
  • MAMCOS Old Students Association
  • Associate Life Member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics
  • Former Secretary of Pediatric Orthopedic Foundation

Qualifications :

  • MBBS, 1985, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
  • MS, 1991, King George??s Medical College, Lucknow
  • Fellowship, Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, USA
  • Fellowship, 1998, Connecticut Children??s Medical Center, Hartford, USA

Hospital Address :

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Mathura Road, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ramani Narasimhan

  • Dr. Narasimhan specialises in orthopaedic problems and diseases, both traumatic and non-traumatic.
  • Acute and chronic non traumatic Orthopedic Disorders, Fracture surgery, Sports Injury, Joint Replacement, and Deformity Correction Surgery (Hip, Knee & Foot), etc.
  • Member of the IOA, ASSI and IACP etc., Ex-President of POSI and Ex-Secretary of POF.
  • Dr. Ramani Narasimhan is a renowned paediatric Orthopaedician with 33 years of experience.
  • In 2008, he was given the IMA's coveted "Exemplary Contribution Award" for Pediatric Orthopedics.
  • The doctor has actively participated in a number of seminars and has given presentations at a number of yearly conferences.
  • Dr. Narasimhan was a member of the Orthopaedic Relief Team and the Earthquake Relief Team in Latur, Maharashtra, in 1993 and New Delhi, 2001.
Dr. Michael Weber

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

23 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Michael Weber is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda.

Association and Memberships Dr. Michael Weber is part of:

  • Association for the Study and Application of the Method of Ilizarov, Germany
  • German - Arabian Medical Society

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • PhD

Hospital Address :

NMC Speciality Hospital Al Nahda Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mohamed Abdurraouf Elghabrun

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

55 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Mohamed Abdurraouf Elghabrun is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Canadian Specialist Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mohamed Abdurraouf Elghabrun is part of:

  • Member of Scientific Council of Arab Board for Surgery
  • Member of Scientific Council of Arab Board for Orthopaedics
  • Head of Examination Committee in the Arab Board of Orthopaedics
  • Member of the Executive Committee in the Libyan Medical Board (Post graduate organization).
  • Chairman of The Libyan Orthopaedic Board, Head of the Examination Committee in Libyan Orthopaedic Board.
  • Undergraduate Examiner in Benghazi, Tripoli, Zawia, Misrata, Gerian, Koms Medical Schools in Libya
  • Postgraduate Examiner in Orthopaedics in the Arab and Libyan Boards

Certifications :

  • F.R.C.S Royal College of Surgeons of England 1975
  • F.R.C.S Ed. Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1975
  • F.R.C.S (Glas.) Honorary 2005

Qualifications :

  • MBChB

Hospital Address :

Canadian Specialist Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Arkan Harb Alhuneiti

Pediatric Orthopedician

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Arkan Harb Alhuneiti is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Canada
  • American Fellowship in Spine Research

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • GICD

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai - Sheikh Zayed Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Pawaris Sukwanich

Pediatric Orthopedician

, Bangkok, Thailand

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Pawaris Sukwanich is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pawaris Sukwanich is part of:

  • Thai Medical Council
  • The Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University.

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Mahmut Aluc

Pediatric Orthopedician

, Sivas, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mahmut Aluc is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sivas, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Sivas Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine (1992)
  • Postgraduate Education (Residency)
  • �ukurova University School of Medicine, Pediatric Surgery Residency Program (2000)

Hospital Address :

K?z?l?rmak Mahallesi, Medicana Sivas, Merkez/Sivas Merkez/Sivas, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Mahmut Aluc?

  • With more than 25 years of experience, Dr Mahmut Aluc's areas of expertise include pediatric surgery, inguinal region surgery, urinary incontinence, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
  • He is associated with the Turkish Medical Association.
Dr. Faysal Gok

Pediatric Orthopedician

, Konya, Turkey

39 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Faysal Gok is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in konya, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Konya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Adnan Menderes University School of Medicine (2009
  • Postgraduate Education (Residency) Necmettin Erbakan University School of Medicine, Neurology Residency Program (2014)

Hospital Address :

Feritpa?a Mahallesi, Medicana Hospital in Konya, Grz Sokak, Seluklu/Konya, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Faysal Gok?

  • With 10 years of experience, Dr Faysal Gok is an expert in pediatric orthopedics, pediatric rheumatology, systemic autoinflammatory disorders, and ankylosing spondylitis.
  • Over the course of his career, Dr Gok has published his research in many reputed journals. These are:
    1. Gul, D., Sayli, BS., Gok, F., Gokçay, E., "IgA deficiency associated with growth hormone deficiency in a boy with short arm deletion of chromosome 18 (46, XY,18p-)", Ann Genet., 37, 82-85,(1994)
    2. Islek, I., Gok F. Albayrak, D., Kucuoduk, S., "Nephrotic syndrome following cefixime therapy in a 10- mont-old girl: spontaneous resolution without corticosteroid treatment", Nephrol Dial Transplant., 14, 2527,(1999).
    3. Islek, I., Uysal, S., Gok, F., Dündaröz, R., Küçüködük, S., Reversible Nephrotoxicity after an overdose of colloidal bismuth subcitrate . Pediatr Nephrol., 16,510-514,(2001)
Dr. Tomasz Szymanski

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Warsaw, Poland

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Polish , English

 


Dr. Tomasz Szymanski is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Poland. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gdansk, Poland. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Carolina Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tomasz Szymanski is part of:

  • Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (PTOiTr)
  • European Society of Sport Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
  • Polish Arthroscopic Society (PTArtro) member of the Polish section of the Children?s Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Polish Society of Arthroscopy and Polish Cystic Fibrosis Society.

Qualifications :

  • 10/2008-17/06/2014 ? Medical University of Lublin

Hospital Address :

Carolina Medical Center, Pory, Warsaw, Poland

What is the medical expertise of Dr Tomasz Szymanski?

  • Dr Tomasz Szymanski has 15 years of experience in treating a range of orthopedic conditions such as knee pain, fractures, arthritis, Achilles tendon pain, chondromalacia, and endoprosthesis.
  • He can efficiently perform total and partial knee replacement, meniscus repair, osteotomies, and ligament reconstructions.
  • Dr Szymanski is a part of renowned organizations such as the Polish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, the Polish Society of Arthroscopy, and the Polish Section of the Children's Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology.
Dr. Pibul Itiravivong

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bangkok, Thailand

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Pibul Itiravivong is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Dr. Rasim Serifoglu

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Bursa, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Rasim Serifoglu is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bursa, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bursa Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1996, Uludag University School of Medicine
  • 2004, Uludag University School of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Residency Program

Hospital Address :

Odunluk Mahallesi, Medicana BURSA HOSPITAL, Akp?nar Caddesi, Nilfer/Bursa, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Rasim Serifoglu?

  • With an impeccable track record, Dr Rasim Serifoglu is a renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder/knee arthroscopy, trauma surgery, arthroplasty, ACL reconstruction, and knee replacement. He has 15 years of experience in his field.
  • Throughout his career, Dr Serifoglu has published his research in several reputed journals. Some of these include:
    1. Aydinli U, Akesen B, Yalçinkaya U, Hakyemez B, Serifoğlu R. Iliosacral fixation after type-1 hemipelvectomy: a novel technique. Acta Orthop Belg. 2012 Jun;78(3):393-7.
    2. Atici T, Aydinli U, Akesen B, Serifoğlu R. Results of surgical treatment for kyphotic deformity of the spine secondary to trauma or Scheuermann's disease. Acta Orthop Belg. 2004 Aug;70(4):344-8.
    3. Aydinli U, Kara GK, Ozturk C, Serifoglu R. Surgical treatment of odontoid fractures with C1 hook and C2 pedicle screw construct. Acta Orthop Belg. 2008 Apr;74(2):276-81.
Dr. Poonna Piyasilp

Pediatric Orthopedician

, Bangkok, Thailand

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Poonna Piyasilp is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • M.D Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1972-1978
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Lerdsin Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, 1981-1984

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

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About Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon is a doctor who specialises in diagnosing, treating and managing the mucoskeletal problems in infants, children and young adults. Mucoskeletal problems involve the problems, disorders and conditions dealing with bone, joint or muscle. Some of the common muco skeletal problems for which you can visit pediatric orthopedic surgeons are limb and spine deformities (eg scoliosis, pigeon foot, clubfoot), abnormal posture, limping, bone and joint infections or for the treatment of broken bones.

Procedures Performed by Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Joint Replacement Procedures
  • Revision Joint Surgery
  • Debridement
  • Bone Fusion
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Soft tissue repair
  • Internal fixation of bones
  • Osteotomy
  • Bone fracture repair

Top Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Mohamed Abdurraouf ElghabrunCanadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai
Dr. Pibul ItiravivongBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Rami KhalifehBellevue Medical Center, Mansourieh
Dr. Imre DreissigerDr. Rose Private Hospital, Budapest
Dr. Elie SalibaBellevue Medical Center, Mansourieh
Dr. Perachit EamsobhanaVejthani Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Puneet MishraFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Dr. Gorka KnorrCentro Medico Teknon, Barcelona

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  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

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Which are some of the conditions treated by Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

Check out the conditions performed by pediatric orthopedic surgeons:

  • Knee Pain
  • Damaged joint
  • Blount's Disease
  • Knee Injury
  • Bow Legs
  • Shorten or lengthen a deformed bone
  • Hip Dysplasia
Who is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons are trained in diagnosing, treating and managing the musculoskeletal problems in children. They are best-trained to properly evaluate and treat musculoskeletal (muscle, bone, joint) problems in children who are still growing.

A pediatric orthopedic surgeon treats children from the newborn stage through teenage years. They choose to make pediatric care the main focus of their medical practice. The unique nature of medical as well as surgical care of children is learned from advanced training.

Pediatric orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat children’s musculoskeletal problems including:

  • Limb and spine deformities
  • Gait abnormalities
  • Bone and joint infection
  • Broken bone
What are the qualifications of a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

Aspiring orthopedic specialists need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree and then 2- 3 years MS (orthopedics). Interested candidates have to follow the below-given steps to become an orthopedic specialist:

Science students who have appeared in +2 (with Chemistry, physics, and biology as main subjects) need to appear in a medical entrance test. After completing the four and half years of MBBS course and one year and six months of mandatory training, one has to pursue MS (Ortho) to work as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. After completing two to three years of MS (Ortho) course, an Orthopaedist can get jobs in government hospitals and can also open their own clinic to provide services to patients.

What conditions do Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons treat?

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons can treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

  • Knee Injury
  • Bow Legs
  • Knee Pain
  • Damaged joint
  • Blount's Disease
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Shorten or lengthen a deformed bone
  • Limb and spine deformities
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Gait abnormalities
  • Broken bones
What diagnostic tests are required by Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

Some diagnostic tests to detect orthopedic conditions are as follows:

  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray
  • Arthrography
  • Bone scan
  • Bone density scan
  • Computerized axial tomography scan
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Electromyography
  • Peripheral Bone Density Testing
  • Radiographs
  • Computed Tomography
  • Discography
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Dual-Photon Absorptiometry
When should you visit a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

If your child experiences the below given signs and symptoms, he/she should see an pediatric orthopedic surgeon:

  • Ligaments
  • Bones problem
  • Tendons
  • Joints problem
  • Injury-Related Pain
  • Morning Stiffness
  • Bruising
  • Persisting Pain
What can you expect from your first visit with a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

When a patient visits a clinic for the first consultation, the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeonwill do a thorough examination. Then, the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon will ask some questions and review the patient’s detailed health history. This will include an assessment of the tests and scans the patient might have had beforehand. The Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon can then develop a treatment strategy that suits the patient.

At the first appointment, the cancer specialist will talk to the patient about treatment options. The Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon will tell which ones are available at present, what the side effects may be, and how effective they are. Then the specialist will recommend a course and then suggest when the treatments should start.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?
  • Debridement
  • Bone Fusion
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Joint Replacement Procedures
  • Internal fixation of bones
  • Osteotomy
  • Bone fracture repair
  • Revision Joint Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Soft tissue repair

FAQs related to

Who is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons are trained in diagnosing, treating and managing the musculoskeletal problems in children. They are best-trained to properly evaluate and treat musculoskeletal (muscle, bone, joint) problems in children who are still growing.

A pediatric orthopedic surgeon treats children from the newborn stage through teenage years. They choose to make pediatric care the main focus of their medical practice. The unique nature of medical as well as surgical care of children is learned from advanced training.

Pediatric orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat children’s musculoskeletal problems including:

  • Limb and spine deformities
  • Gait abnormalities
  • Bone and joint infection
  • Broken bone
What are the qualifications of a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

Aspiring orthopedic specialists need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree and then 2- 3 years MS (orthopedics). Interested candidates have to follow the below-given steps to become an orthopedic specialist:

Science students who have appeared in +2 (with Chemistry, physics, and biology as main subjects) need to appear in a medical entrance test. After completing the four and half years of MBBS course and one year and six months of mandatory training, one has to pursue MS (Ortho) to work as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. After completing two to three years of MS (Ortho) course, an Orthopaedist can get jobs in government hospitals and can also open their own clinic to provide services to patients.

What conditions do Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons treat?

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons can treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

  • Knee Injury
  • Bow Legs
  • Knee Pain
  • Damaged joint
  • Blount's Disease
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Shorten or lengthen a deformed bone
  • Limb and spine deformities
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Gait abnormalities
  • Broken bones
What diagnostic tests are required by Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

Some diagnostic tests to detect orthopedic conditions are as follows:

  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray
  • Arthrography
  • Bone scan
  • Bone density scan
  • Computerized axial tomography scan
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Electromyography
  • Peripheral Bone Density Testing
  • Radiographs
  • Computed Tomography
  • Discography
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Dual-Photon Absorptiometry
When should you visit a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

If your child experiences the below given signs and symptoms, he/she should see an pediatric orthopedic surgeon:

  • Ligaments
  • Bones problem
  • Tendons
  • Joints problem
  • Injury-Related Pain
  • Morning Stiffness
  • Bruising
  • Persisting Pain
What can you expect from your first visit with a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

When a patient visits a clinic for the first consultation, the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeonwill do a thorough examination. Then, the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon will ask some questions and review the patient’s detailed health history. This will include an assessment of the tests and scans the patient might have had beforehand. The Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon can then develop a treatment strategy that suits the patient.

At the first appointment, the cancer specialist will talk to the patient about treatment options. The Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon will tell which ones are available at present, what the side effects may be, and how effective they are. Then the specialist will recommend a course and then suggest when the treatments should start.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?
  • Debridement
  • Bone Fusion
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Joint Replacement Procedures
  • Internal fixation of bones
  • Osteotomy
  • Bone fracture repair
  • Revision Joint Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Soft tissue repair