Tag: paediatric

The human skeleton consists of an intricate architecture of bones – a living tissue that is perpetually undergoing transformation throughout our lives. The most significant portion of bone development, repair, and remodeling occurs during a person's growth period in their youth and adolescence, contributing to our adult body structure. However, certain factors can disrupt this process, leading to skeletal issues like limb deformity.^[1]

A child may need the help of a pediatric orthopedic surgeon for many reasons: musculoskeletal injuries caused by playing a sport, jumping, climbing or cycling, and conditions that have to be treated by a specialized team. In addition to several pediatric solutions and a deep knowledge within the orthopedic surgical field, Orthofix offers a complete and effective treatment philosophy.