Osgood-Schlatter Disease
What is it? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common condition that causes pain at the front of the knee in growing children. It most commonly occurs in children who are active…
Hip Dysplasia Overview
What is it?Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition that affects the hip joint in babies and young children. The hip is a ball-and-socket type joint, formed by…
Paediatric Fractures and Sports Injury
Paediatric FracturesFractures in children and adolescents are very different to those experienced by adults. Growth and development change the very nature of the types of fractures and injuries experienced and the treatment…
Joint Replacement
Deciding on having a joint replacement is a big decisionTo help you understand what's involved please have a look at either of these presentations which explain the procedure, recovery and…
Hip Dysplasia Services
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the most common hip condition affecting infants and children. DDH represents a spectrum of issues affecting the hip joint - a "ball-and-socket" joint.…
Paediatric Orthopaedics
What is it ?Paediatric Orthopaedics is a sub specialised area of orthopaedics concerned with the management of musculoskeletal problems in the growing human being. This means surgeons who specialise in…