Paediatric Fractures — Children's Bone Injuries
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.
Urgent for growth plate injuries
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
When to Refer
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. Include mechanism, age, and current imaging. Call rooms directly for same-day if neurovascular compromise. Routine paediatric fractures that have been reduced and cast in the ED can be seen in outpatient follow-up within 1–2 weeks.
Related care and information
Referring a Patient
Dr Cundy welcomes referrals from GPs, paediatricians, and emergency physicians across South Australia.
Contact Dr Will Cundy
Consulting rooms at Memorial Medical Centre, North Adelaide and Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Phone: (08) 8267 8200
Email: contact@drcundy.com.au
Fax: (08) 8267 8201