In children, the appearance of bracketed legs (O legs) until the age of 2, and the appearance of X legs where the knees hit each other at the ages of 3-4, is mostly a natural part of growth and disappears on its own. However, if the curvature is present in only one leg, if it increases instead of decreasing as the child grows, and if it frequently falls while walking, this may be a sign of bone development disorder (deformity), not physiological. In cases of asymmetrical and significant curvatures, an examination by a pediatric orthopedist is required without delay.

The ability of a child with Cerebral Palsy to walk depends on the degree of damage to the brain and the correct treatment. Many children with mild to moderate spasticity can walk independently or with assistive devices, thanks to proper physical therapy and pediatric orthopedic surgery when necessary. These surgeries do not completely eliminate the damage (disease) in the brain, but they increase the child's mobility by preventing muscle stiffness from damaging the bone and joint structure.

Swimming and general back exercises strengthen muscles and support posture, but they alone do not completely correct the structural spinal curvature (Cobb angle). If your child's growth process continues and the spinal curvature is between 20 and 40 degrees, it is mandatory to apply corset treatment under the supervision of a pediatric orthopedist to stop the progression of the curvature and protect the child from surgery.

In today's modern orthopedic oncology surgery, more than 90-95% of malignant bone and soft tissue tumors are treated without amputating the leg or arm. Thanks to Limb Preserving Surgery techniques, advanced chemotherapy drugs and high-tech tumor prostheses, tumorous bone tissue is safely removed, the limb is completely protected and the patient's mobility is maintained.

The ideal hip ultrasound (GKY scan) time for your baby is between the 4th and 6th weeks after birth. In hip deficiencies diagnosed early within the first 6 months, over 95% full recovery is achieved without surgery, thanks to the Pavlik bandage or special orthoses that keep the legs in the correct position. However, if the diagnosis is made after the 6th month, casting or surgery is on the agenda.

Yes, thanks to today's modern pediatric orthopedic methods, limb salvage and functional walking can be achieved in the majority of these children. Depending on the condition of bone deficiency, leg lengthening surgeries and joint correction operations are performed with computer-aided fixators. In very severe and unextendable cases, limb-sparing surgeries (amputation) and modern prosthetic applications are performed before the child reaches walking age, allowing the child to run and play like his peers.

For carpal tunnel and trigger finger disorders, we first try non-surgical methods such as medication, resting splints or injections. However, if you have severe pain that does not go away despite these treatments, permanent numbness in your fingers, locking, and especially wasting (loss of strength) in the hand muscles, it is necessary to undergo hand surgery to prevent permanent damage to the nerves and tendons.