Conditions That May Require Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic surgeons from Children's Orthopaedic Clinic have treated the full spectrum of pediatric and adolescent orthopaedic conditions, including congenital (from birth) conditions, sports-related injuries, bone tumors, bone infections, and other issues. Some of the most common conditions treated at Children's are:
- ACL tear
- Cavus foot
- Club foot
- Elbow injuries
- Fractures
- Gait abnormalities
- Hip cartilage tear (also known as hip labral tear)
- Hip dysplasia
- Knee injuries (of the ligaments, cartilage, or bone)
- Leg length discrepancy
- Lower extremity alignment issues
- MCL tear
- Meniscus cartilage tears
- Osteochondral defect (OCD) of the elbow, knee, or ankle
- Shoulder injuries (including ligament, tendon, cartilage, or bone problems)
- Toe walking
