Pediatric orthopedist in Kharkiv

When to see a pediatric orthopedist?

Features of the body that are within the competence of a pediatric orthopedist: These are all aspects related to the proper development of the musculoskeletal system, posture, and motor functions of the child.

• Limb length and symmetry
• Foot position: clubfoot, flatfoot
• Hip joint condition: dysplasia, dislocations, mobility
• Asymmetry of skin folds in infants
• Posture disorders: torticollis, scoliosis, curvature of the spine
• Back, muscle and joint pain
• Gait disturbance, joint creaking, swelling, redness

Preventive examinations are important even in the absence of complaints, because early detection of problems helps to avoid complications and ensure proper physical development. Regular consultations with an orthopedist allow you to detect deviations in time and correct them without long-term treatment.

When are preventive orthopedist consultations needed?

Preventive consultations with a pediatric orthopedist help to identify disorders in the musculoskeletal system in a timely manner and prevent the development of serious pathologies.

1. In the first year of life: examination of the baby after one month of age and closer to one year to exclude or detect pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, such as hip dysplasia or muscle tone disorders.
2. When registering for kindergarten: to assess posture, symmetry of limb development, and joint function. If the child does not attend preschool, a preventive examination is recommended every 1–1.5 years.
3. When registering for school: to determine a group for physical education classes, assess the condition of the spine, feet, and overall physical fitness of the child.
4. If problems are suspected: if there are gait disturbances, shoulder asymmetry, back or joint pain, or rapid fatigue during physical exertion.

Regular examinations by an orthopedist allow for timely detection and correction of possible abnormalities, which ensures the healthy development of the child's musculoskeletal system.

What does a pediatric orthopedist do during an initial consultation?

A pediatric orthopedist will definitely listen to you, ask questions about the baby's general development, conduct a thorough examination, make a diagnosis, if necessary, prescribe additional examinations, explain the specifics of the disease and possible ways of its development, and develop an effective individual treatment program with minimal risk to health.

Our specialists will observe the baby throughout the recovery period, after which recommendations for prevention will be provided.