The pediatric orthopedic outpatient clinic diagnoses and treats congenital defects and diseases of the musculoskeletal system in children and adolescents up to the age of 18. The pediatric traumatologist rules out hip dysplasia in newborns. The task of the orthopedic traumatologist is also to provide emergency assistance in situations of sudden trauma or overloading of the musculoskeletal organs.
The pediatric orthopedics and traumatology outpatient clinic provides access to specialized tests, such as:
- laboratory tests,
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound,
- X-RAY.
If necessary, the pediatric orthopedist may also order other tests: a CT scan, an MRI.
In some cases, physiotherapy can help. Learn more about osteopathy. You can also seek advice from a physiotherapy specialist.
