Early assessment
Evaluate foot position, flexibility and the child’s individual condition.
Children’s Bone & Joint Care · Durva Hospital
Pediatric Orthopedics
Specialised orthopaedic care for growing bones, joints and developing movement.
Children’s bones and joints are different from those of adults. Because their bodies are still growing, fractures, limb deformities and developmental bone conditions require careful assessment with attention to both the current problem and future growth.
At Durva Hospital, pediatric orthopaedic care focuses on evaluating bone, joint and limb conditions in children and guiding families toward an appropriate treatment pathway. The aim is to support healthy growth, correct movement problems where clinically appropriate and help children remain active and independent.
Comprehensive Orthopaedic Care for Children
Every stage of growth requires a different approach.
A child’s musculoskeletal system changes continuously as they grow. Some conditions may improve naturally with development, while others require observation, rehabilitation, corrective treatment or surgery.
Evaluation may include the child’s medical and developmental history, physical examination, walking pattern, limb alignment and appropriate imaging when required.
- Clubfoot
- Pediatric Fractures
- Growth-Related Bone Problems
- Bow Legs
- Knock Knees
- Limb Alignment Problems
- Walking Difficulties
- Bone & Joint Injuries
Clubfoot Treatment
Supporting healthy foot position and development.
Clubfoot is a condition in which a baby is born with one or both feet turned inward and downward.
Early assessment is important because treatment during the early stages of development can help gradually improve the position and function of the foot.
Treatment depends on the severity and individual condition of the child and may involve serial casting, bracing or other appropriate orthopaedic interventions.
Regular follow-up can be important as the child grows.
Gentle correction
Serial casting or another clinically appropriate orthopaedic intervention.
Bracing
Support the corrected position as advised by the treating doctor.
Growth follow-up
Monitor foot position and function as the child develops.
Pediatric Fracture Care
Fracture treatment designed for growing bones.
Children’s bones have growth plates and considerable healing potential, so their fracture management differs from adult fracture care.
Protecting future growth and function.
Children commonly experience fractures after falls, playground injuries, sports activities or accidents.
Depending on the type, location and alignment of the fracture, treatment may include immobilisation, casting, fracture reduction, follow-up imaging, surgical fixation when required and rehabilitation.
The objective is to support appropriate bone healing while protecting future growth and function.
Developing tissue requires careful evaluation.
Growth plates are areas of developing tissue located near the ends of certain bones in children and adolescents.
An injury involving a growth plate requires careful evaluation because the location and severity of the injury can potentially affect future bone growth.
Treatment and follow-up depend on the type of injury, the child’s age and the growth plate involved.
Growth & Limb Development
Understanding normal growth and changes that need attention.
Children develop at different rates. Careful assessment helps distinguish common developmental variations from conditions that may need monitoring or treatment.
Bow Legs & Knock Knees
Normal development or a condition requiring treatment?
Changes in leg alignment are common during childhood. Bow legs describe an outward curve of the legs, while knock knees occur when the knees angle inward.
Some alignment changes can be part of normal development and improve as a child grows. However, pronounced, persistent, painful or asymmetrical deformities may require orthopaedic evaluation.
The doctor may assess walking pattern, limb alignment, age and growth to determine whether observation or treatment is appropriate.
Bone Growth & Limb Development
When movement or alignment looks different.
Certain conditions can affect the way a child’s bones or limbs develop.
Parents may notice differences in leg length, unusual walking patterns, persistent limping, uneven shoulders, abnormal limb alignment or difficulty participating in normal activities.
A detailed evaluation can help determine whether the variation is part of normal development or requires further monitoring or treatment.
Sports & Playground Injuries in Children
Care that considers the injury and the child’s stage of development.
Active children and adolescents can experience ligament, muscle, joint and bone injuries during sports and recreational activities.
Treatment should consider not only the injury but also the child’s age and stage of skeletal development.
The goal is to manage the injury appropriately while protecting growing bones and helping the child return safely to school, play and sports.
Does Every Childhood Orthopaedic Condition Need Surgery?
No.
Many pediatric orthopaedic conditions can be managed without surgery.
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve observation, casting, bracing, activity modification, physiotherapy, rehabilitation or regular monitoring during growth.
Surgery may be considered when clinically appropriate for significant deformities, unstable fractures or other conditions requiring correction.
Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
- 01History & DevelopmentUnderstand symptoms, milestones and the family’s concerns.
- 02Movement & AlignmentAssess walking pattern, limb position and physical findings.
- 03Growth-Conscious PlanChoose care based on age and skeletal development.
- 04Imaging When RequiredUse X-rays or other investigations to clarify the condition.
- 05Family GuidanceExplain options and the importance of follow-up.
Growing Children Need Growth-Aware Planning
Treatment planned with future movement in mind.
Treatment planning considers the child’s age, stage of skeletal development, symptoms, physical findings and the expected effect of the condition on future growth and movement.
Where required, X-rays or other investigations may be used to understand bone alignment, fractures or developmental abnormalities.
Parents are informed about the condition, available treatment options and the importance of follow-up where ongoing growth needs to be monitored.
Recovery, Rehabilitation & Follow-Up
Care continues as children heal and grow.
Follow-up is particularly important in pediatric orthopaedics because bones continue to change as children grow.
Depending on the condition, follow-up may be used to monitor fracture healing, growth plates, limb alignment, movement and functional development.
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation may also be recommended when appropriate to restore movement, strength and confidence.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Care at Durva Hospital
Healthy growth. Confident movement.
At Durva Hospital, Kota, our approach to children’s orthopaedic conditions focuses on careful evaluation, appropriate intervention and monitoring throughout recovery and growth.
- 01Early Assessment
- 02Accurate Diagnosis
- 03Growth-Conscious Treatment
- 04Recovery
- 05Follow-Up
- 06Healthy Movement
Our goal is to help children develop, move and participate in everyday activities as comfortably and confidently as possible.
Concerned about your child’s bones, joints or walking pattern?Get an orthopaedic evaluation to better understand the condition and the appropriate next steps.
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