Dr Will Cundy | Orthopaedic Surgeon Adelaide

Paediatric Procedures

Age-appropriate rehabilitation with fun, engaging exercises for younger patients.

Rehabilitation Protocols

DB Splint for Hip Dysplasia

Guidelines for use and care of the Denis Browne splint for developmental hip dysplasia including wearing schedule and skin care.

Closed Reduction for DDH

Post-procedure care following closed reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip including spica cast management.

Hip Spica Waterproof Cast Care

Instructions for caring for a waterproof hip spica cast including hygiene, nappy management, and activity guidelines.

Open Reduction for DDH

Post-operative rehabilitation following open reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip with cast care and follow-up guidance.

Pelvic Osteotomy for DDH

Recovery protocol following pelvic osteotomy for hip dysplasia including weight-bearing restrictions and rehabilitation stages.

Slipped Hip (SUFE) Pinning

Post-operative care following pinning for slipped upper femoral epiphysis including weight-bearing progression and monitoring.

Proximal Femur Osteotomy

Rehabilitation guidelines following proximal femoral osteotomy with staged weight-bearing and hip strengthening.

Femur Derotation Surgery

Post-operative care and rehabilitation following femoral derotation osteotomy with progressive mobilisation.

Tibia Derotation Surgery

Recovery protocol following tibial derotation osteotomy including cast care and staged weight-bearing.

Guided Growth (8-Plates) Surgery

Post-operative care following guided growth surgery with activity guidelines and follow-up monitoring.

Leg Length Surgery (Epiphysiodesis)

Recovery guidelines following epiphysiodesis for leg length discrepancy including activity restrictions and monitoring.

Discoid Meniscus Surgery

Rehabilitation following discoid meniscus surgery with progressive knee mobilisation and return to activity.

Paediatric ACL Surgery

Age-appropriate rehabilitation program following paediatric ACL reconstruction with growth plate considerations.

Paediatric Patella Stabilisation Surgery

Post-operative rehabilitation following patellar stabilisation in children with quadriceps strengthening and tracking exercises.

Curly Toe Surgery

Post-operative care following curly toe correction including wound care and footwear advice.

Os Naviculare (Accessory Navicular)

Recovery guidelines following accessory navicular excision including progressive weight-bearing and footwear guidance.

Tarsal Coalition

Rehabilitation following tarsal coalition surgery with staged weight-bearing and ankle mobility exercises.

Achilles Tenotomy for Club Foot

Post-procedure care following Achilles tenotomy for clubfoot including casting and bracing guidelines.

Tibialis Anterior Transfer for Relapsed Club Foot

Post-operative rehabilitation following tibialis anterior transfer with casting, weight-bearing progression, and footwear advice.

Achilles Lengthening for Toe Walking Surgery

Recovery protocol following Achilles lengthening surgery with casting, progressive mobilisation, and gait retraining.

SCM Release for Torticollis

Post-operative care following sternocleidomastoid release for torticollis including neck exercises and positioning advice.

Butlers Procedure for High Riding 5th Toe

Recovery guidelines following Butlers procedure for overlapping fifth toe including wound care and footwear guidance.

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