Correction of Congenital Bone Deformities in Children
- Prof. Dr. Khaled Emara — MBBCh- Ain Shams University, (MD), Master degree orthopedic surgery- Ain Shams University, Doctoral Degree Orthopedic surgery/ Ain Shams Univ, ECFMG (USA), European Board in Orthopaedic s and Tramatology, Professor of Orthopaedics and traumatology Ain Shams University
Orthopaedics · Paediatrics
Congenital bone deformities in children can affect limb alignment, joint function, mobility, growth, and overall development. Early recognition and accurate diagnosis are essential to distinguish isolated structural abnormalities from deformities associated with genetic, neuromuscular, or skeletal disorders. Evaluation typically includes clinical examination, assessment of limb length and alignment, and appropriate radiological investigations to determine the severity and underlying cause. Management depends on the deformity, the child’s age, growth potential, and functional limitations, ranging from observation and bracing to corrective osteotomy, guided growth procedures, and limb reconstruction. Careful surgical planning, monitoring during growth, and structured rehabilitation are important for achieving durable correction, improving function, and minimizing recurrence and complications.