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Children's Orthopaedic Problems

Childhood fractures, limb deformity, bow legs and knock knees, limping and gait problems in growing children.

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When this is considered

  • ◆A child who limps, or whose walking pattern has changed
  • ◆Bow legs or knock knees that are worsening or affect only one side
  • ◆A fracture in a growing child, especially near a growth plate
  • ◆Legs that appear to be of different length

Having one of these does not mean you need surgery. It means the problem is worth examining properly.

Telugu lo

Pillalalo bow legs, knock knees chala varaku peragadam tho vate sari avutayi. Kani oka kalu ki matrame unte, ekkuva avutunte, leda noppi unte tappakunda chupinchali.

Telugu lo matladandi

How it is approached

1Telling normal from abnormal

Many toddlers have bow legs and many young children have knock knees that correct on their own with growth. The concern is asymmetry, worsening after the expected age, pain, or short stature — these need investigation.

2Growth plates respected

Fractures near a growth plate in children are managed with the child's remaining growth in mind, because an injury there can affect future limb length or alignment.

3Guided growth where suitable

Some deformities in a growing child can be corrected with small implants that gently steer growth, avoiding a larger bone-cutting operation.

4A limping child is examined, not just X-rayed

A limp with fever needs urgent assessment for joint infection. A painless limp has its own separate causes. Both need proper examination.

Typical recovery

Children heal faster
Most childhood fractures unite more quickly than in adults.
Follow-up matters
Growing children are reviewed over time to confirm alignment stays corrected.

Timelines are typical, not promised. Yours depends on your age, general health and how the surgery goes.

Common questions

+My 2-year-old has bow legs. Is it serious?

Usually not — it is common at that age and typically corrects with growth. It needs review if it is worsening, affects one leg only, or comes with short stature.

+Does my child need calcium or vitamin D?

Vitamin D deficiency is common and is checked when relevant. Supplements are given on the basis of examination and blood tests, not routinely.

Other treatments

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Robotic / Navigation Knee Replacement
Total, partial and custom knee replacement planned with computer navigation or robotic assistance, so the implant is aligned to your own anatomy.
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Complex & Revision Knee Replacement
Re-doing a knee replacement that has loosened, become infected, become unstable or was not aligned correctly. This is among Dr Reddy's core areas of work.
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Hip Replacement — Primary & Revision
Total hip replacement for arthritis, avascular necrosis (AVN) and fracture of the neck of femur, including revision of a previously replaced hip.

This page is general information, not medical advice for your case. Any decision about surgery is made by Dr. K J Reddy after a clinical examination.

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