Pediatric Orthopaedics is a branch of medical science that diagnoses and treats issues related to children’s joints, muscles and bones. A doctor at pediatric orthopaedic hospitals in Vijayawada who has specialized in treating children from infancy to teenage are called pediatric orthopedists or pediatric orthopedic surgeon. A child’s body is different than an adult as it is in a growing stage so, the issues related to their joints, bones or muscles have to be treated differently. In case of any issue detected by the pediatrician of a child, they may refer them to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon to get proper treatment.

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When to visit a Pediatric Orthopedist?

Pediatric orthopedist is a specialist, so usually children are referred to them by a pediatrician or physician. There can be many conditions that need consulting from a pediatric orthopedist such as:

  1. Scoliosis
  2. Broken bone
  3. Infections in the joints and bones
  4. Abnormal growth
  5. Clubfoot
  6. Sports injuries
  7. Nerve issues
  8. Deformities in the limb
  9. Surgeries in the ankle or foot
  10. Issues in moving or walking
  11. Bow legs
  12. Hip disorders
  13. Trauma
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Dr. Prashanth Chalasani

MBBS. MS(Ortho). FIOT, FASM

Fellowship in Trauma & Limb reconstruction surgery (Ganga hospital)
Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports medicine (ISAKOS)
Consultant Orthopaedics, Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement Surgeon

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Our team at Bezwada Hospitals & Diagnostic have pediatric orthopedic physician and surgeons who are dedicated to treat children with any of the issues in their growing ages including all of them mentioned above.

Importance of Pediatric Orthopaedics

For quite some time now, people have started focusing more on the growth and development beyond just the common prevailing issues. Pediatric orthopedics exclusively studies and treats any problems in a child's body until the age of 21 so that they can lead a successful and healthy life as an adult. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons/physicians are trained specialists at orthopaedic hospitals in Vijayawada that know the best way to cure any prevailing problem in children. Here are a few points that define the importance of Pediatric Orthopaedics:

  1. Specializes in children
  2. This branch understands bone growth.
  3. Pediatric Orthopaedists work with other specialists to eliminate any other issues.

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How is paediatric orthopaedics different?

Kids and their health issues are totally different from those of adults specially the kind of treatment that needs to be given to them. The injuries or ailments in kids have to be handled sensitively as it can affect their lifestyle in the future. Children grow fast and their bone also grows very quickly. The growth plate that is the area where the bone grows faster than the other body parts is prone to injury. The nature of a child's bone is elastic as it can bend without breaking to a certain extent but if there is an unnoticed injury, then it may lead to growth abnormalities. There are certain considerations that one should acknowledge while opting for pediatric orthopaedics as it can have a life-long effect. Some of the examples are as follows:

  1. For how long does the child have to restrict his/her activities?
  2. Does the child need to avoid certain sports?
  3. How will the condition affect the growth and development of the child?
  4. Is the condition long-term and need further treatment?
  5. Will the treatment lead to permanent restrictions for the future?

All these pointers and many other queries can be only clarified by a pediatric orthopaedist as they are specially trained to handle such fragile situations. Pediatric orthopaedics diagnose and treat ailments in kids keeping the future aspect in mind and hence, they undergo special study to achieve this sensitivity & accuracy.

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