Paediatric Fractures — Children's Bone Injuries | Dr Will Cundy Orthopaedic Surgery Adelaide

Expert management of fractures and bone injuries in children. Dr Will Cundy provides specialised paediatric orthopaedic care across Adelaide.

Children’s bones are different from adult bones — they are more flexible, heal faster, and have growth plates that can be injured in ways not seen in adults.

Overview

Fractures involving the growth plate require specialist assessment to ensure correct alignment and to monitor for growth disturbance. Dr Cundy has extensive experience managing the full spectrum of paediatric fractures, from simple to complex, gained through fellowships at Queensland Children’s Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Commonly Managed Fractures

• Supracondylar fractures of the elbow
• Growth plate (Salter–Harris) fractures
• Forearm — radius and ulna shaft fractures
• Distal radius physeal injuries
• Femoral shaft and tibial fractures
• Foot and ankle fractures
• Fracture-dislocations in children

GP Referral

Refer urgently any fracture involving the growth plate (Salter–Harris classification), any fracture with neurovascular compromise, supracondylar fractures in children, and any fracture where you are uncertain about management. Call rooms directly for same-day review if neurovascular compromise.