Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology is a medical branch that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of congenital or developmental musculoskeletal disorders, trauma, fractures, and deformities. Since children’s bone and joint structures are different from those of adults, the treatment processes are planned considering growth and developmental factors.

Conditions Treated:

• Congenital hip dislocation (Developmental Hip Dysplasia)
• Clubfoot (Pes Equinovarus) and flat feet
• Height discrepancies and leg deformities
• Scoliosis and spinal deformities
• Fractures, dislocations, and sports injuries
• Movement disorders due to neuromuscular diseases

Treatment Process:

• Examination and Evaluation: A detailed examination is performed considering the child’s age, developmental status, and severity of the condition. Diagnostic imaging methods such as X-rays, ultrasound, and MRI are used to confirm the diagnosis.
• Treatment Methods: Based on the condition, treatment plans may include casting, orthotics, physical therapy, or surgical intervention. In pediatric patients, surgical treatments are applied with minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
• Post-Surgery Process: In cases requiring surgery, the recovery process is shaped according to the child’s growth rate and overall health status. Physical therapy and rehabilitation are used to improve the child’s mobility.
• Follow-up and Recovery: Since children continue to grow, regular doctor check-ups are essential. Long-term follow-up is necessary to ensure the treated issue does not recur and the child continues to develop healthily.

Pediatric orthopedics plays a critical role in ensuring that children grow and develop healthily and maintain their mobility. With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, many orthopedic issues can be successfully corrected.