Paediatric Orthopaedic — Sanjeevini Hospitals

A child needs extensive care during their growth and development period, and so does their injuries or any disorder, particularly birth malformations. From the newborn stage through the teenage years, a child is highly susceptible to medical challenges. When it comes to dealing with musculoskeletal conditions, there is a specialized branch of orthopaedics — Paediatric Orthopaedics. The medical personnel associated with this branch of medicine are particularly trained and specialized in rendering an accurate diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical treatment for every bone or muscle deformities or infections affecting children. Sanjeevini Hospitals is highly regarded to house the best Paediatric Orthopaedic surgeons across Bangalore, Karnataka.

Paediatric Orthopaedic Services

When a child is born with a congenital disability or suffering from trauma or gets injured, this can disrupt the development and become a liability later. But, with immediate treatment and advanced Paediatric Orthopaedic services available in Sanjeevini Hospital, care and cure are the only answers. With Care, compassion and experience, medical practitioners at Sanjeevini have made it possible to treat several kids with the best treatment.

Paediatric Orthopaedic Conditions

Children are susceptible to a range of critical and common paediatric orthopaedic conditions some of which include:

• Developmental Dysplasia of Hip — In babies and young children, the ball and socket joint of the hip are not formed accurately.
• Club foot — One or maybe both feet are rotated either inward and downward from birth.
• Paediatric Fractures — During the growing period, bones are more porous and thus at greater risk for compression fractures.
• Scoliosis — An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, >50 degrees.
• Congenital Deformities — Physical abnormalities that develop from birth
• Cerebral Palsy — A motor disability that affects a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture.

Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeries

Our team of medical professionals efficiently diagnose the issue in the kids and execute the course of treatment required. Some common surgeries conducted at Sanjeevini include:

• Scoliosis Surgery — When the spinal curve measures over 50 degrees and is getting worse, scoliosis spinal fusion surgery is recommended. It is usually suggested to get it done by the age of 14.
• Foot and Hip Reconstruction — Children born with hip deformities are advised to undergo Foot and Hip Reconstruction. This helps to realign thigh-bone and hip socket, regain normal movement and also cures pain and inflammation.
• Tendon Transfers and Muscular Reconstruction — In the case of multiple denervated muscle groups, usually from birth, children lose the activeness of the limbs. To restore the lost action and shift a functioning tendon to the new one, Tendon Transfers and Muscular Reconstruction is advised, between 6-10 years.

• Cerebral Palsy Surgery — Other than therapy, surgery is the only option to improve mobility and posture of children suffering from cerebral palsy. It can cure the alignment of legs, feet, hip, wrists, ensure healthy growth, and increase a child’s life expectancy.
• Skeletal Trauma Care — Plastic deformation, greenstick fracture, buckle fracture, and complete fracture are usually diagnosed. Usually, a child witnesses elbow and femur fractures. With the latest techniques and mindful care and guidance, a cure is possible.