Treatments

General Orthopaedics and Pediatric Orthopaedics are two specialized branches of orthopaedic medicine that focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal conditions. While they both deal with similar structures of the body, such as bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments, they have distinct areas of expertise due to the differences in patient populations and the types of conditions they encounter. General Orthopaedics: General orthopaedics encompasses a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions that affect patients of all ages, from children to the elderly. Orthopaedic surgeons in this field diagnose and treat various conditions related to bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments. Some common conditions and procedures in general orthopaedics include: Fractures and dislocations Arthritis Tendon and ligament injuries Sports injuries Degenerative joint diseases (e.g., osteoarthritis) Back and neck pain Orthopaedic trauma Joint replacement surgeries (e.g., hip replacement, knee replacement) Spinal surgeries (e.g., herniated disc surgery) Pediatric Orthopaedics: Pediatric orthopaedics focuses specifically on musculoskeletal issues affecting children, from newborns to adolescents. Children's growing bodies have unique characteristics and requirements, which make treating their orthopaedic conditions different from those of adults. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons often work closely with other healthcare providers to address developmental and congenital conditions. Some areas of focus in pediatric orthopaedics include: Congenital deformities (e.g., clubfoot, congenital hip dysplasia) Developmental disorders (e.g., scoliosis, limb length discrepancies) Growth plate injuries Pediatric fractures and dislocations Neuromuscular conditions (e.g., cerebral palsy) Pediatric sports injuries Bone and joint infections in children Pediatric orthopaedic oncology (bone tumors in children)