What is Orthopaedics?
It is the medical specialty related to functional impairments or correction of deformities of the skeletal system, particularly the spine and the extremities, and related structures, as ligaments and muscles.
What is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon?
A pediatric orthopaedist is the most experienced and best-trained physician to properly examine and treat musculoskeletal (muscle, bone, or joint) conditions in a child who is still growing. These are newborn infants through teenagers.
What type of training do pediatric orthopedic surgeons have?
Pediatric orthopedic surgeons are medical physician who have Graduated from an accredited orthopedic surgery residency programGraduated from an accredited medical schoolCompleted extra subspecialty training in pediatric orthopedics
Pediatric orthopedic surgeons treat kids from the infant stage through the teenage years. They prefer to make pediatric care the focus of their medical practice, and the unique nature of surgical and medical care of kids is learned from experience in practice and leading-edge training.
What kinds of treatments do pediatric orthopedic surgeons offer?
Pediatric orthopedic surgeons diagnose, treat, and take care of Kid's musculoskeletal issues, which include: Spine and limb deformities (like scoliosis and club foot)Broken bonesGait disorders (limping)Joint and bone infections
Popular conditions
The Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Service focuses on all areas of musculoskeletal care for newborns, kids, and teenagers. This experience consists of diagnosis and also a surgical and nonsurgical treatment for an array of issues like traumatic injuries, musculoskeletal diseases and skeletal deformities. Common conditions include:
Cerebral palsy, Limb length differences, Brachial Plexus Palsy, Scoliosis, Perthes disease, Sports injuries, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Bowed legs, Blount’s disease, Knock Knees, Intoeing, Spondylolysis, Congenital Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractures, Joint and bone infections, Growth plate fractures, Clubfoot, Hip dislocation-hip dysplasia.
Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons: Specialized care for kids
Kids aren’t just small adults. They cannot at all times say what is bothering them, or respond to medical questions, or be patient and cooperative at the time of a medical test. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons are able to examine and treat kids in a manner to assist them to be calm and cooperative.
They as well value the concern, which goes with having a youngster with a musculoskeletal issue and they have expertise in interacting with nervous family members.
Many pediatric orthopaedic surgeons' offices are organized and themed with kids in mind. Reading materials, toys, specially designed equipment, and videos all assist in setting up a non-threatening and comfortable setting for the child.
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Paediatrics / Neonatology
Dr. T. J. Antony, M.D., MRCP(Paediatrics), FRCPCH, is an acclaimed and renowned Neonatologist in the country. He is the Director and Head of the Department of Neonatology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon. With a rich experience of 32 years to his credit, Dr. Antony has been associated with many prestigious organizations like Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, the Ministry of Health, Oman, St. Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, England and Mayday University Hospital, Croydon, England. He takes keen interest in educational activities and research. He has been involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical training in India, Oman and the United Kingdon. He was also involved in training of doctors under various WHO Programmes for children. He is a national trainer for Neonatal Resuscitation Programme. He is also interested in research and has several publications in peer reviewed journals.
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Paediatrics / Paediatric Neurology
Dr. Rakesh Jain is a UK trained and experienced Paediatric Neurologist with over 19 years of experience. He has been working as Senior consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Fortis Hospital for the last 6 years. He has presented his work at many conferences like Pedicon, European Paediatric Neurology, British Paediatric Neurology and the Royal College of Paediatric & Child Health Conference, to name a few. He is an active member of various international neurology societies. He has been instrumental in initiating various courses on Paediatric Epilepsyand PaediatricEEG in India. Paediatric Epilepsy courses have been conducted across India to train paediatrician in collaboration with BPNA, UK.
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Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Krishna S Iyer is is Executive Director in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery and is one of India's most experienced pediatric cardiac surgeons, recognised for his clinical expertise and involvement with cardiac care for children in India and other developing nations.
After his medical training he joined the faculty of cardiac surgery department of AIIMS, New Delhi. He then trained in infant cardiac surgery in Australia and then established neonatal cardiac surgery at AIIMS.
Dr. Iyer began the first dedicated pediatric cardiac care program in North India at EHIRC ( now FEHI ) in 1995. Under his guidance, this pediatric cardiac program has become the benchmark for cardiac care for children in India and its South East Asian neighbours. Dr. Iyer has operated on more than 14,000 patients with congenital heart diseases from all parts of India and International patients from over 15 countries. He has performed the first successful rapid two stage arterial switch and double-switch operation in India.
He has more than hundred research publications in national and international journals and travels extensively to cities across India and abroad to deliver lectures.
He has been the Founder President of Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society, Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgeons and President of Pediatric Cardiac Society of India.
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