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This section includes useful health information and resources for parents, caregivers and patients. We have put together an easy-to-use ‘Find a Surgeon’ resource which helps you find a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in your area.
What is a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon?
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons care for children of all ages with injuries or diseases of their musculoskeletal system – the bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments.
Why your child might see an orthopaedic surgeon
Your child might see an orthopaedic surgeon about:
problems like fractures, infections, arthritis or limping
conditions like scoliosis, club foot and uneven leg length
significant knock knee or gait disorders
hip conditions like developmental dysplasia of the hip or Perthes disease
bone disorders like osteogenesis imperfecta.
In this section
Overview
FIND A SURGEON
Looking for an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in paediatrics? We’ve created a new tool to help you find a surgeon near you.
Paediatric Orthopaedic Resources for Parents