Deformity Correction Surgeries
Deformity correction surgeries in children focus on treating abnormalities in bone growth, limb alignment, or joint structure that can affect mobility, balance, appearance, and quality of life. These deformities may be present at birth (congenital) or develop later due to growth disorders, trauma, or infections.
Our Paediatric Orthopaedics team specializes in safe, growth-conscious surgical care, ensuring your child’s bones develop properly and functionally as they grow.
What Is Deformity Correction in Children?
Deformity correction involves surgical procedures designed to:
- Straighten bones
- Correct joint alignment
- Normalize walking patterns
- Support healthy growth and development
We use advanced techniques that take into account the flexibility of growing bones, minimizing long-term impact and improving function.
Treatment Approaches Include:
- Guided Growth Surgery (Growth Plate Modulation):
- Ideal for growing children
- Uses small implants to slowly correct deformity as the child grows
- Minimally invasive and reversible
- Corrective Osteotomy (Bone Cutting & Realignment):
- Bone is cut and repositioned for proper alignment
- Fixed with plates, screws, or external fixators
- External Fixation (Ilizarov or Taylor Spatial Frame):
- Used for complex or multiplanar deformities
- Allows gradual correction and limb lengthening if needed
- Soft Tissue Procedures:
- Tendon lengthening or transfers to correct foot and limb function, especially in neurologic conditions
Benefits of Early Deformity Correction:
- Prevents long-term disability and joint damage
- Improves walking, posture, and limb function
- Restores normal appearance and confidence
- Reduces the need for more complex surgeries in adulthood
- Enhances sports and daily activity participation
Do’s for Parents After Surgery
- Ensure your child wears braces or splints as directed
- Keep the surgical site clean and dry
- Follow the surgeon’s physiotherapy plan
- Encourage proper nutrition for bone healing
- Attend all scheduled follow-up visits and X-rays
Don’ts for Parents After Surgery
- Don’t allow early weight-bearing unless permitted
- Avoid skipping prescribed exercises
- Don’t ignore signs of swelling, fever, or wound issues
- Avoid high-impact activities until full recovery
- Don’t remove fixators, braces, or casts without supervision