Paediatric Hip Surgery | Dr Will Cundy Orthopaedic Surgery Adelaide

Specialist paediatric hip surgery in Adelaide. Dr Will Cundy treats hip dysplasia (DDH), Perthes disease, SUFE, and other childhood hip conditions.

Paediatric hip conditions treated include developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE), and proximal femur osteotomy. Dr Cundy completed a fellowship at Great Ormond Street Hospital specialising in paediatric hip surgery.

Conditions Treated

• Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
• Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
• Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE)
• Transient synovitis of the hip
• Septic arthritis of the hip

Procedures Performed

• Pavlik harness and Denis Browne splint (DDH)
• Closed and open reduction for DDH
• Pelvic osteotomy (Salter, periacetabular)
• Proximal femur osteotomy
• SUFE pinning

GP Referral

Refer urgently for suspected DDH in infants under 6 months. Include hip ultrasound report. Call (08) 8267 8200 for urgent advice.