In short
- Fractures, club foot, limb deformity and limb length problems in children.
- Treats: Children’s fractures; Club foot; Limb deformity (bow legs, knock knees).
- Video is useful for follow-ups and for reviewing X-rays with parents.
- Treated by Dr. Yash S. Shah, MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), at Bodyline Hospital, Paldi, Ahmedabad.
Children’s orthopaedics, club foot and limb deformity
Dr. Yash Shah also treats club foot, bow legs or knock knees, and legs of unequal length, and explains every step to parents.
Fractures, club foot, limb deformity and limb length problems in children.
What it treats
- Children’s fractures
- Club foot
- Limb deformity (bow legs, knock knees)
- Limb length difference
Common symptoms
- Pain, swelling or refusal to use an arm or leg after a fall
- A foot turned inwards at birth
- Legs that look bowed or knocked, or a limp
- One leg looking shorter than the other
Children’s orthopaedics: when to see a doctor
- Your child will not use an arm or leg after a fall
- A newborn’s foot is turned inwards
- A limp or deformity is getting worse as your child grows
Children’s orthopaedics: treatment options
Plaster and casting
Most children’s fractures, and club foot, are treated with casts rather than surgery.
Guided growth and correction
Some deformities can be corrected gradually as the child grows.
Surgery when needed
For certain fractures and deformities, an operation gives the best alignment.
Children’s orthopaedics: recovery
Children usually heal faster than adults. Follow-up visits make sure the bone grows straight.
Who treats you
Dr. Yash S. Shah consults and operates at Bodyline Hospital, Paldi. He trained in joint replacement and arthroscopy in Mumbai, and at NYU Langone, New York and Johns Hopkins, Baltimore.
Consultation room, Bodyline Hospital, Paldi 
During international training 
Fellowship training
Video or clinic?
Video is useful for follow-ups and for reviewing X-rays with parents. A new injury should be seen in person.
Video consultation fee ₹1,000.
Questions
Can my child’s fracture be treated without surgery?
Most children’s fractures heal well in a plaster cast because young bones heal and remodel quickly. Surgery is needed only for certain fractures.
A patient's experience
“Dr. Yash Shah treated my son’s fracture and gave us honest, correct advice at every step. We are very grateful to him.”
Kalendu SolankiParent of a young patientOne patient's own experience. Results differ from person to person.
This page is general information to help you understand your options. It is not a diagnosis or personal medical advice. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.