Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology
What does this specialty do?
Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and comprehensive follow-up of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system in children and adolescents. The service addresses everything from trauma emergencies to complex orthopedic conditions related to growth and development. Its approach is interdisciplinary, combining specialized care with evidence-based surgical and non-surgical techniques, with the goal of preserving function, promoting proper development, and improving the quality of life of pediatric patients.
Diseases it treats
The service addresses a wide variety of orthopedic and trauma-related conditions in the pediatric population, including:
- Fractures and traumatic injuries.
- Sports injuries in children and adolescents.
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip.
- Flatfoot.
- Clubfoot.
- Scoliosis and other spinal deformities.
- Metabolic and genetic diseases that affect bones and joints.
- Osteoarticular infections.
Sequelae of trauma and rare diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Procedures and treatments
The Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology Service offers comprehensive surgical and non-surgical management, including:
- Treatment of pediatric fractures.
- Correction of angular and rotational deformities.
- Osteotomies.
- Pediatric reconstructive surgery.
- Hip, knee and foot surgery.
- Joint procedures using minimally invasive techniques.
- Comprehensive management with rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
- Use of orthotics and support devices.
Participation in interdisciplinary clinics allows for a coordinated approach to patients with complex conditions, optimizing long-term clinical and functional outcomes.
Subspecialties
- Pediatric reconstructive surgery.
- Pediatric hip orthopedics.
- Comprehensive management of congenital and acquired deformities.
- Complex pediatric traumatology.
- Foot deformities, including clubfoot.
- Pediatric sports medicine.
- Neuro-orthopedics.
Exam preparation
Patients can access preparation guides before their procedures:
- Bring previous imaging studies (x-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs).
- Report the patient's surgical and hospital history.
- Indicate the use of anticoagulant or anti-inflammatory medications.
- Please wear comfortable clothing that facilitates the physical evaluation of the child or adolescent.
Schedule an appointment
Request your appointment with the pediatric orthopedics specialists.
Contact
Call us: (+57) 602 331 9090 ext. 7122
