Best Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Dubai

Pediatric orthopaedics is a clinical speciality that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and dealing with musculoskeletal issues in children from birth through adolescence. This involves disorders of bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments, which include growth disorders, fractures, and congenital deformities. A pediatric orthopaedic specialist is specially trained to address these issues, ensuring that there is sustained improvement in your child’s comfort and musculoskeletal function.

Common conditions managed by a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon include:

• Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
• Perthes disease
• Slipped upper femoral epiphysis
• Coxa vara
• Clubfoot
• Flatfoot
• Cavus (high arched) foot
• Hip problems due to cerebral palsy
• Foot and ankle problems due to Cerebral Palsy
• Leg Length Difference
• Bow legs and knock knees
• Fractures in the arms and legs

Many of these conditions often require specialised surgical treatment and we are here to help you understand the treatment journey and how surgical treatment can help improve your child’s health and wellbeing.

Many of these conditions are treated by specialised treatment and surgery. Please get in touch with us if you would like to understand what specialised pediatric orthopaedic surgery is being offered in Dubai.

If your child experiences pain, limited movement, or any deformity affecting their limbs, it is best to consult a pediatric orthopaedic specialist. Early diagnosis of a problem is very important because it significantly improves the chances of successful treatment and often leads to better outcomes and a higher quality of life. As a highly specialised pediatric orthopaedic doctor in Dubai, we are here to help get your child back to doing things they enjoy with comfort and excellent function.

Here are some of the symptoms of a potential problem that indicate your child requires orthopaedic treatment. They include:

• Difficulty in walking or limping
• Pain or deformity affecting the legs
• Stiffness or limited range of motion in joints.
• Unequal leg lengths or altered appearance in the shape of the legs

Schedule an appointment with the best pediatric orthopaedic surgeon in Dubai for any of these evaluations.

To prepare for your appointment with Dr. Assad Qureshi, one of the foremost pediatric orthopaedic healthcare providers in the UAE:

• Leave with plenty of time to spare as traffic in Dubai can be busy during rush hour. 
• Prepare a list of any questions or concerns you have about your child’s musculoskeletal health.
• Make sure that your child is comfortably dressed to enable appropriate clinical examination. Shorts and short-sleeved tops make clinical examination easier.

Dr. Qureshi is a qualified pediatric orthopaedic specialist and conducts a very comprehensive assessment at the first visit. This begins with a detailed clinical history from the parents and child. After completion of the clinical history of the problem, Dr. Qureshi will conduct a detailed examination of your child’s musculoskeletal system. A chaperone will be present for the clinical examination of older children. Dr. Qureshi will assess the gait, spine, standing alignment of legs and feet, leg lengths, muscle balance and rotational alignment. Often, x-rays may be required to confirm or rule out conditions. These will be done and assessed at the same visit.

At the end of the consultation, Dr. Qureshi will recommend a management plan. In many cases, parental reassurance may be all that is required if there is a developmental concern which will improve as the child gets older. In certain cases, Dr. Qureshi may recommend further imaging studies such as ultrasound or MRI if these are required to help establish the diagnosis. Treatment options may include non-operative treatment strategies such as physiotherapy, stretching muscles using casting or correcting the feet with splinting. Dr. Qureshi reserves surgical treatment plans for conditions that are progressive or those that have a less favourable outcome without surgical treatment. If surgery is recommended, Dr. Qureshi is happy to address all questions and schedule a further appointment for discussion before agreeing on the treatment plan.

Dr. Qureshi actively encourages patients to seek additional medical opinions before deciding on treatment. Operating on a child requires a bond of trust between the doctor and the family. There must be absolute clarity on the treatment being offered, the likely outcome if the recommended treatment is not undertaken, the benefits and risks of treatment, the recovery period and the rehabilitation required. Dr. Qureshi is happy to see patients for second opinions where the patient and family may have doubts about previously recommended treatment.

Dr. Assad Qureshi is a specialised children’s orthopaedic doctor in Dubai who focuses on the treatment of musculoskeletal issues in children and adolescents. Often, many conditions, such as cerebral palsy and painful flat feet originating in childhood, can go on into late adolescence and early adulthood. Dr. Qureshi is happy to see teenagers and young adults with problems relating to neuromuscular deformity. If it is more appropriate for these patients to be seen by adult orthopaedic specialists, Dr. Qureshi will ensure that they are appropriately referred.

To determine whether treatments for pediatric orthopaedic conditions are covered, please consult your insurance provider for information on whether the consultation and treatment will be covered at American Hospital Dubai.

Yes, physical therapy is an important aspect of treatment for many pediatric orthopaedic conditions, especially overuse syndromes relating to muscle tightness developing during the adolescent growth peak. However, physiotherapy alone can not correct joint dislocation, fixed muscle contractures or bone deformity, and in such cases, surgical treatment is more appropriate to deal with the problem.