Trauma & Fracture Treatment
Children are naturally active and adventurous, making bone injuries and fractures a common part of growing up. Our Paediatric Orthopaedics department offers specialized care for trauma and fracture treatment in children, ensuring safe healing, proper bone growth, and minimal disruption to their daily life.
Our approach is gentle, precise, and adapted to the unique anatomy and healing potential of growing bones.
What Makes Paediatric Fracture Care Different?
Children’s bones are softer, more flexible, and have a greater healing capacity than adults. However, incorrect treatment can affect growth plates, potentially leading to deformity or functional problems in the future.
That’s why pediatric fractures require:
- Accurate diagnosis
- Age-appropriate treatment techniques
- Close monitoring of bone growth during recovery
Common Types of Pediatric Injuries We Treat:
- Falls, sports injuries, or playground accidents
- Greenstick fractures (partial bone cracks)
- Growth plate fractures (near joints)
- Complete fractures with or without displacement
- Elbow, forearm, leg, or ankle fractures
- Open fractures (bone breaks through the skin)
- Multiple fractures due to high-impact trauma
Benefits of Specialized Pediatric Care:
- Promotes proper healing and bone alignment
- Protects growth plates to avoid long-term deformity
- Encourages faster return to school and play
- Reduces anxiety for both children and parents
- Long-term follow-up to monitor growth and function
Do’s for Parents
Keep the cast or splint clean and dry
- Follow the doctor’s activity restrictions
- Attend all follow-up appointments
- Encourage your child to follow physiotherapy if prescribed
- Watch for signs of pain, swelling, or cast tightness
Don’ts for Parents
- Don’t try to adjust the cast or splint at home
- Avoid letting the child put weight on the injured limb too early
- Don’t ignore changes in finger/toe color, sensation, or swelling
- Avoid rough play or sports until cleared by the doctor
- Don’t miss scheduled follow-ups—they’re critical for growing bones