Orthopedics

Children’s orthopedist is a very important specialist. Suspicion on congenital hip dislocation or torticollis? Pediatric orthopedist of KinderKlinik will help to detect and, if necessary, prescribe the appropriate treatment of the abovementioned and other orthopedic disorders.

We carry out diagnostics, early detection and treatment of congenital and acquired diseases of the musculoskeletal system in children:

• dysplasia of the hip joints
• muscle torticollis
• flat-valgus deformity of the feet, valgus (X-shaped) and varus (O-shaped) deformities of the extremities (including Blount’s disease, Madelung, rachitic deformities)
• correction of shortened upper and lower extremities
• flat feet
• conservative treatment of spinal deformities (kyphosis, scoliosis, lordosis)
• congenital clubfoot
• anomalies of limb development: syndactyly, polydactyly, etc.
• stenotic ligamentitis
• bone fractures, sprains, using modern methods of treatment
• benign neoplasms of the musculoskeletal system (osteochondral exostoses, osteoid-osteoma, bone cysts, fibrous dysplasia, hygromas).
• examination of hip joints in children using ultrasound.

Pediatric orthopedist appointment in Kyiv

At KinderKlinik we have the team of highly qualified pediatric orthopedists-traumatologists. Our doctors – are the leading specialists of Kyiv regarding diagnostics, early detection and treatment of congenital and acquired diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Pediatric orthopedists: how often do I need the consultation of the doctor?

Preventing examinations at the pediatric orthopedists should be performed at the age of 1,3,6 and 12 months, and after that – annually until they turn 18.

When do I need to visit the doctor immediately?

Parents! Pay attention to your child, and if you notice the slightest deviation in their development – don’t postpone the visit to the pediatric orthopedist. The earlier the treatment is started – the better are the results.

When should I suspect the development pathology?

• Child’s feet are of different lengths
• Asymmetry of the back, one shoulder above the other
• The curved position of the child’s head, for example, tilt to one of the shoulders
• Asymmetric folds on the legs of the baby
• The child is limping or falling when walking
• The child has pain in the back or joints when walking and running
• Disorder of the shape of the upper or lower extremities
• Fatigue when walking
• Physical development lag

Diagnostic methods, applied by a pediatric orthopedist in his work at KinderKlinik:

Examination, laboratory diagnostics, ultrasound diagnostics (Ultrasonography), magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography.

The diseases, that are diagnosed and treated by a pediatric orthopedist at KinderKlinik (conservative and operative treatment):

• hip dysplasia
• muscle torticollis
• valgus and varus deformity of the upper and lower extremities
• correction of shortened upper and lower extremities
• flat valgus deformity of the feet
• flat feet
• conservative treatment of spinal deformities (kyphosis, scoliosis, lordosis)
• stimulation and blocking of bone growth zones of the upper and lower extremities
• congenital clubfoot
• limb development abnormalities: syndactyly, polydactyly, etc.
• stenosing ligamentitis
• bone fractures, dislocations in the joints, using modern treatment methods
• benign bone tumors.

Need a pediatric orthopedist in Kyiv? Visit KinderKlinik!

Our advantages:

• our orthopedists are experienced professionals in the field
• we support a complex approach to diagnostics and treatment
• we have a friendly and positive atmosphere, where both the child and the mother feel as comfortable as possible.