Dr.Vinodh has been actively involved in treating children with complex orthopaedic problems for the past fifteen years. The following are some of the common orthopaedic problems in children.

Club foot

Also known as CTEV, this is the commonest congenital deformity requiring treatment. The current method of treatment is known as Ponseti’s technique of serial plastering. Neglected cases are treated with open surgery or correction using external frames.

Developmental dysplasia of hip

Previously known as congenital dislocation of hip, this condition has to be diagnosed early to be treated with a brace. If diagnosed late, surgery is invariably required.

Cerebral palsy

This condition is caused due to an irreversible damage to the brain, which occurs before, during  or after birth. This results in tightness of muscles in the limbs and occasionally in the trunk as well. These children are commonly referred to as ‘spastic’ children. The orthopaedic treatment involves physiotherapy, using certain medications like Botox injections to reduce the tightness and surgery.

Limb lengthening and deformity correction

Shortening or deformity of the limb due to congenital conditions, infections, trauma or any other cause can be corrected using special apparatus known as fixators which are available in a variety of designs.

 Apart from these conditions,  fractures and complications of fractures, bone and joint infections and bone tumours are some of the common problems in children that are routinely treated by Dr.Vinodh at G.K.N.M hospital.

Before surgery	After surgery
Child with cerebral palsy