Pediatric Orthopedics in Dubai

Kids growing physically, mentally, as well as emotionally need close supervision for their future health and well-being. At Advance Care, we also extend our services as the leading pediatric orthopedic clinic in Dubai. It is a customized service that offers surgical as well as non-surgical treatment for children suffering from developmental, congenital, and developed musculoskeletal disorders. Children require special care as their structural and mental development is different from that of adults. Orthopedic conditions, that are related to congenital defects and birth need continuous treatment and care.

Our orthotic care services are tailored to the patient’s individual needs. Therefore, you can rest assured your child will get the best care and mobility solutions.

Risk Factors

Infants may be at a greater risk of orthopedic issues due to genetics as well as sports.

Signs & Symptoms

Several indications among children who require orthopedic care include:

  • Persistent pain in the joints or muscles
  • Spinal deformities
  • Muscle weakness, twitching, spasms, and discomfort
  • Problem with movement or balance
  • Injury & Tumor

Congenital and Hereditary Causes

Clubfoot

In this condition, a child’s foot is turned towards the inside, making it next to impossible to walk. Clubfoot is a developmental issue as a baby grows in the womb causing limb length differences that may cause the child to limp.

Growth Dysplasia of the Hip

Anatomically, when the hip ball and socket don’t fit together appropriately, it boosts the risk of hip inconstancy. Cerebral palsy – is a kind of neurological disorder that involves muscle control, body movement, reflexes, coordination, posture, as well as balance.

Growth Related Causes

Kyphosis is an abnormality of the backbone. It occurs when the bones of the spine in the upper back curve outward more than normal.

Infectious & Inflammatory Causes

Osteomyelitis is swelling of bone tissue, most commonly caused as a result of bacterial infection of the blood.

Traumatic Injuries

A fracture is a complete or partial break in the bone when more than bearable force is applied to the bone. Dislocation is a joint injury that happens when the edges of two connected bones come separated.  A sprain is a wound caused by immediate stretching or wrenching of a ligament while a strain is a consequence of pulling of a tendon or a muscle. 

Diagnosis

Pediatric orthopedic specialists at Advance Care Clinic closely diagnose orthopedic problems among infants based on:

  • The pupil’s symptoms
  • Imaging experiments such as x-rays, MRI scans & CT scans.
  • For neuromuscular issues, specialized tests such as lumbar puncture, biopsy, or nerve study
  • Genetic observation
  • Electromyography