Children's bones, joints and muscles are still growing, which means they heal differently and need specialist care. Many bowed legs, flat feet and clumsy walks settle naturally with age, but some patterns need an expert eye. Below is a plain-language guide to what parents commonly notice, grouped the way our pediatric orthopaedic team thinks about them.
Walking & gait
In-toeing or out-toeing that doesn't improve with age
A limp, with or without pain
Walking on toes beyond 3 years of age
Frequent falls, clumsiness or uneven walking
Delayed walking beyond 18 months
Legs & feet
Bow legs or knock knees that are getting worse
Flat feet with pain or heel discomfort
Clubfoot or any foot deformity noticed at birth
One leg appearing shorter than the other
Growing pains that disturb sleep at night
Spine & posture
Uneven shoulders or hips when standing
A curved spine (scoliosis) seen when child bends forward
Hunched or rounded back (kyphosis)
Back pain that is persistent or wakes the child from sleep
Neck tilt (torticollis) in babies and infants
Injuries
Suspected broken bones after a fall or accident
Dislocated shoulder, elbow or finger joints
Sports injuries including sprains and ligament tears
Recurring joint pain in young athletes
Nursemaid's elbow (pulled elbow) in toddlers
Joints & infection
Swollen, warm or painful joints
Joint pain with fever (possible infection)
Hip pain or refusal to walk suddenly
Developmental hip dysplasia in newborns
Juvenile arthritis or persistent joint stiffness
You don't need a referral. If any of these signs sound familiar, or if a pediatrician has recommended an orthopaedic check, a short consultation can give you clarity and the right next step.
Why early orthopaedic care matters
Growing bones correct themselves beautifully when treated early, but miss the window and the same problem may need surgery later. Early expert evaluation prevents long-term deformity, protects joint health and often saves parents months of unnecessary worry.
What to bring to the visit
Any previous X-rays, scan reports, past prescriptions, and a note of what you've been noticing at home. A short mobile video of unusual walking, limping or clumsy movements is one of the most useful things you can share with a pediatric orthopaedic.
From newborn clubfoot to teenage sports injuries, our pediatric orthopaedic team cares for growing bones, muscles and joints at every stage of childhood.
Child-safe fracture care including casting, closed reduction and surgical fixation when needed, plus specialist treatment of sprains, ligament tears and growth-plate injuries.
Ponseti casting for clubfoot, treatment of flat feet, in-toeing, out-toeing and other childhood foot conditions.
Evaluation and correction of leg alignment issues, including rickets and growth-plate conditions.
Early screening and treatment of developmental hip dysplasia in newborns and infants with harness or bracing.
Monitoring and treatment of scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine curvatures, with bracing or surgery when needed.
Specialist orthopaedic care for children with cerebral palsy, bone infections (osteomyelitis), juvenile arthritis, and inherited bone conditions.
Every check is gentle, child-friendly and planned to minimise discomfort and radiation.
A careful look at how your child walks, stands and moves, often picking up patterns parents may miss.
Low-dose paediatric X-rays, MRI and CT scans, used only when needed to protect young bodies.
Radiation-free ultrasound screening for hip dysplasia in babies and infants.
Blood tests to check for infection, inflammation, rickets or juvenile arthritis.
Treatment is child-first, starting with simple, non-surgical options wherever possible.
Our goal isn't just straight bones. It's a child who runs, jumps and plays without limits, and parents who feel sure of every step along the way.
Knowing what happens next makes the day easier for you and your child.
Book online or call us. Carry past X-rays, scan reports, prescriptions and comfortable loose clothing.
The orthopaedic specialist listens to your concerns, watches your child walk and does a gentle examination.
If more information helps, we explain each test first, such as an X-ray, ultrasound or MRI scan.
You leave knowing the diagnosis, treatment plan — brace, cast, therapy or surgery — and the follow-up schedule.
A children's hospital first, where growing bones get the gentle, specialist care they truly need.
Specialists trained in children's bones, not adult orthopaedics applied to kids.
Low-dose X-ray, pediatric MRI, hip ultrasound and casting rooms designed for kids.
Calm, colourful spaces that help reduce anxiety during casting and procedures.
Orthopaedics, physiotherapy, pediatrics and anaesthesia under one roof.
Pediatric orthopaedic care at Kalyan Nagar, RT Nagar, Malleswaram and New BEL Road.
The right pediatric orthopaedic is one who treats only children and understands how a growing skeleton behaves. At Shishuka Children's Hospital, our pediatric orthopaedic team cares for infants, children and teens with fractures, clubfoot, scoliosis, hip dysplasia and sports injuries. You can meet our team at Kalyan Nagar, RT Nagar, Malleswaram and New BEL Road.
Book a pediatric orthopaedic if your child has a limp, walks on toes beyond 3 years, has bow legs or knock knees not improving, flat feet with pain, back curvature, a suspected fracture, or any birth-related bone condition like clubfoot or hip dysplasia. Early expert care often prevents surgery later.
Most children have flat feet until age 6 to 8, and the arch develops naturally. Flat feet that are flexible and painless usually need no treatment. However, if your child has heel pain, difficulty with sports, or stiff flat feet, an evaluation helps rule out underlying issues. Our pediatric orthopaedics in Bangalore guide families on what needs treatment and what can safely be observed.
Children's bones are still growing and have special growth plates that need expert care. A fracture through a growth plate, if missed or badly set, can lead to long-term deformity. Children also heal much faster than adults — many fractures need just a cast, no surgery. Shishuka's pediatric orthopaedic team is specifically trained to protect these growth plates during healing.
5AC 938, Ring Road, Service Road, Kalyan nagar, HRBR Layout, Banaswadi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
