Paediatric orthopaedics and sports injuries

Our internationally respected children's orthopaedics surgeons treat a range of conditions from common problems such as fractures, curly toes, clubfoot and flat feet, through to scoliosis.

They are supported by a multidisciplinary team of specialist nurses, physiotherapists and orthotists, and work closely with rheumatology and neurology consultant colleagues.

We also offer a comprehensive sports injury service to young children and teenagers and work closely with the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH), treating all types of injuries from growth plate and knee injuries to fractures and ligament damage.

Scoliosis

HCA UK's specialist Children and Adolescent's Scoliosis Service is available to treat all young people with this spinal condition.

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Knee and ligament

The Portland Hospital specialises in delivering treatment to children of all ages with knee and ligament injuries and we have a number of world-renowened consultants with specialist expertise in this area.

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Hip and pelvis

Our leading paediatric hip and pelvis specialists treat conditions such as developmental dysplasia of the hip (dislocation), and Perthes disease.

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Foot and ankle

HCA UK's paediatric surgeons offer corrective procedures to young people with congenital (present at birth) defects, including club foot, flat feet and intoeing.

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Shoulder and elbow

Our dedicated paediatric shoulder and elbow specialists deliver expert care to children and adolescents with upper limb problems.

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Hand and wrist

Paediatric orthopaedic specialists at HCA UK are able to diagnose and treat any hand or wrist injury your child may experience, either from birth or direct injury.

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Limb reconstruction

Children may experience limb deformity from birth or as a result of trauma. We offer lengthening and reconstruction procedures to correct this.

Fractures and sports injuries

Fractures are very common in young children. Our dedicated HCA UK orthopaedic specialists can treat these and other related sports injuries.

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Cerebral palsy

We can treat congenital muscle and brain injuries such as cerebral palsy with pioneering treatments, including selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR).

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Spina bifida

Spina bifida and other injuries such as tethered cord are congenital spinal defects, which will often require surgery to aid your child's physical development.

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