Paediatric Procedure Rehabilitation | Dr Will Cundy Post-Op Care

Age-appropriate rehabilitation and aftercare following paediatric orthopaedic procedures, including DDH treatment, osteotomies, and growth plate surgery.

Rehabilitation for children is adapted to age, development, and the specific procedure performed. Protocols cover DDH management (splinting, casting), osteotomy recovery, and return to school and sport after paediatric orthopaedic surgery.

Rehabilitation Protocols

• DB Splint for Hip Dysplasia — guidelines for use and care of the Denis Browne splint including wearing schedule and skin care
• Closed Reduction for DDH — post-procedure care following closed reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Open Reduction for DDH — post-operative rehabilitation with cast care and follow-up guidance
• Pelvic Osteotomy for DDH — weight-bearing restrictions and rehabilitation stages after pelvic osteotomy
• Slipped Hip (SUFE) Pinning — weight-bearing progression and monitoring after SUFE pinning
• Guided Growth (8-Plates) Surgery — activity guidelines and follow-up monitoring after guided growth surgery
• Paediatric ACL Surgery — age-appropriate rehabilitation with growth plate considerations
• Achilles Lengthening for Toe Walking Surgery — casting, progressive mobilisation, and gait retraining
• Achilles Tenotomy for Club Foot — casting and bracing guidelines following Achilles tenotomy