Limb Deformity in Children | Dr Will Cundy Orthopaedic Surgery Adelaide

Treatment of limb length discrepancy and deformity correction in children with guided growth and osteotomy techniques, Adelaide.

Most deformities in young children resolve spontaneously with growth. However, progressive, asymmetric, or symptomatic deformities warrant specialist review.

Overview

Dr Cundy treats a range of paediatric limb deformities including bow legs (genu varum), knock knees (genu valgum), rotational deformities, and limb length discrepancies.

Conditions Treated

• Bow legs (genu varum)
• Knock knees (genu valgum)
• Rotational deformities (in-toeing, out-toeing)
• Limb length discrepancy
• Blount’s disease
• Deformities associated with skeletal dysplasia

GP Referral

Refer any child with a deformity that appears to be worsening, is asymmetric, is causing functional difficulty or pain, or that the family is concerned about. Include standing AP long-leg X-rays if available.