
It is a branch of medicine that deals with diseases, injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system of children and adolescents. What is pediatric orthopedics? They deal with problems in children's musculoskeletal system components such as bones, joints, muscles and connective tissue, starting from the prenatal period until young adulthood.
What is Pediatric Orthopedics?
These specialists deal with a variety of conditions and diseases, including:
Congenital anomalies
Congenital abnormalities, such as hip dislocation and auricle deformity.
developmental disorders
Abnormalities that occur in children's growth and development processes, such as flat feet and problems with growth plates.
Traumatic injuries
Conditions resulting from trauma such as bone fractures, dislocations, sprains and sports injuries.
infections
Conditions such as bone and joint infections, osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
Neuromuscular diseases
Diseases that affect the functioning of nerves and muscles, for example cerebral palsy and spina bifida.
tumors
Benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors.
Deformities
Spinal curvatures such as scoliosis, kyphosis and lordosis.
What is pediatric orthopedics? They develop treatment approaches taking into account the special needs of children. These treatments may include surgical and non-surgical methods. While non-surgical treatments include methods such as physical therapy, orthosis and prosthetic applications, and drug therapy, surgical treatments may include methods such as fracture repair, deformity correction surgeries and tumor removal procedures.
Working collaboratively with pediatricians, physical therapists, neurologists, and other specialists, they help maximize children's quality of life and optimize long-term health outcomes.
Specialists need to have skills and knowledge specific to the musculoskeletal system of children and young patients. Children's bones and joints are different from those of adults, growing faster and responding in different ways. Therefore, it is important to apply treatments and approaches taking these features into consideration. They also need to understand emotional and social challenges to ensure appropriate communication and support when working with children and their families.
What is pediatric orthopedics? A branch of medicine that directly affects children's lives, it helps children live healthier lives and overcome the difficulties caused by musculoskeletal problems by providing appropriate treatment and care. Pediatric orthopedists meet the needs of children and their families, helping to maximize their quality of life.
Assoc. Dr. Murat Kaya

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