International Pediatric Orthopaedic Care

International Pediatric Orthopaedic Care in India

Advanced care for children with limb deformities, cerebral palsy, clubfoot, hip disorders, fractures, and complex congenital orthopaedic conditions — with online opinion, treatment planning, surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term follow-up support.

International Pediatric Orthopaedic Consultation

Care for Children from India and Abroad

Young Bones Clinic supports families travelling from outside Delhi and outside India for specialized pediatric orthopaedic care. Many children require detailed diagnosis, staged treatment planning, surgery, bracing, rehabilitation, and long-term growth monitoring.

Our team helps families understand the diagnosis clearly, plan treatment safely, and coordinate care before, during, and after their visit to India.

When Should International Families Contact Us?

Limb Deformity or Limb Length Difference

Bow legs, knock knees, short limb, fibular hemimelia, tibial hemimelia, congenital femoral deficiency.

Cerebral Palsy & Walking Difficulty

Scissoring, crouch gait, toe walking, hip subluxation, foot deformity, pain, difficulty standing or walking.

Clubfoot & Complex Foot Deformity

Newborn clubfoot, relapsed clubfoot, neglected clubfoot, arthrogryposis-related foot deformity.

Pediatric Hip Disorders

DDH, hip dysplasia, hip dislocation, Perthes disease, SCFE, painful limp.

Previous Surgery with Persistent Deformity

Children who still have deformity, pain, limp, recurrence, or functional limitation after earlier treatment.

Rare Congenital Conditions

Arthrogryposis, osteogenesis imperfecta, skeletal dysplasia, congenital limb deficiency, neuromuscular conditions.

How to Get an Online Opinion

01

Share Your Child’s Details

Send your child’s age, diagnosis if known, current concern, previous treatment details, and country/city.

02

Upload Medical Records

Share X-rays, MRI/CT scans, reports, walking videos, clinical photos, discharge summaries, and previous operative notes if available.

03

Video Consultation & Treatment Planning

Dr. Ratnav Ratan reviews the records, explains the diagnosis, discusses treatment options, and advises whether travel to India is required.

04

Travel, Treatment & Follow-up

If surgery or in-person care is needed, the team helps coordinate hospital visit, admission planning, rehabilitation advice, and follow-up after returning home.

Documents Required for Online Review

  • Child’s full name, age, country, and contact number
  • Current diagnosis or main problem
  • Clear photos of standing posture, feet, legs, spine, or affected limb
  • Walking video from front, back, and side
  • X-rays: AP and lateral views where applicable
  • MRI/CT scan reports and images if available
  • Previous prescriptions and discharge summaries
  • Previous operative notes, if surgery was already done
  • Current braces, shoes, walker, or wheelchair details
  • Current physiotherapy or rehabilitation plan
  • Current medicines, seizure history, respiratory issues, or major medical problems
  • Sitting, standing, and walking video
  • GMFCS level if known
  • Hip X-ray AP pelvis
  • Details of spasticity medicines, Botox, previous tendon surgery, or hip surgery

Conditions Commonly Treated in International Children

Clubfoot and relapsed clubfoot
Cerebral palsy orthopaedic problems
Fibular hemimelia
Tibial hemimelia
Congenital femoral deficiency
Limb length discrepancy
DDH and pediatric hip dysplasia
Bow legs, knock knees, Blount disease
Arthrogryposis
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Pediatric fractures and growth plate problems
Complex foot and ankle deformities
Skeletal dysplasia-related deformities
Neuromuscular deformities

Advanced Pediatric Orthopaedic Treatments

Guided growth surgery
Limb deformity correction
Limb lengthening
Limb reconstruction
Clubfoot casting and surgery
Pediatric hip reconstruction
CP multilevel orthopaedic surgery
Tendon lengthening and tendon transfer
Botox, bracing, and rehabilitation guidance
Pediatric fracture fixation
Foot and ankle reconstruction
Growth monitoring and staged treatment planning

Why International Families Choose Young Bones Clinic

Pediatric-Focused Expertise

Specialized care for growing children, not adult-style orthopaedic treatment.

Complex Deformity & Limb Reconstruction Experience

Focused expertise in congenital limb deficiency, limb length difference, cerebral palsy deformities, and complex foot/hip conditions.

Training from India and USA

MBBS and MS Orthopaedics from IMS BHU, Senior Residency at AIIMS New Delhi, and advanced pediatric orthopaedic exposure from Child Orthopaedic Centre Mumbai, Paley Orthopedic Institute Florida, and Gillette Children’s Hospital Minneapolis.

Clear Family Counselling

Parents receive a realistic explanation of diagnosis, treatment options, expected recovery, risks, future growth, rehabilitation, and follow-up.

Long-Term Follow-up Support

Many pediatric conditions require growth monitoring. Families can continue follow-up through online review, WhatsApp updates, X-rays, and video consultations.

Planning Your Visit to India

Once treatment is recommended, families are guided regarding expected hospital stay, approximate duration in Delhi, pre-operative investigations, anaesthesia clearance, surgery planning, rehabilitation, and follow-up schedule.

Before Arrival

  • Online consultation
  • Records review
  • Tentative treatment plan
  • Approximate cost estimate
  • Visa-support letter if required
  • Hospital appointment planning

During Stay in India

  • In-person examination
  • Updated imaging if needed
  • Final surgical plan
  • Surgery/admission
  • Physiotherapy and brace planning
  • Discharge counselling

After Returning Home

  • Follow-up X-rays
  • Video review
  • Physiotherapy guidance
  • Brace monitoring
  • Growth monitoring
  • Planning future staged procedures if required

Cost Estimate & Treatment Planning

Treatment cost depends on the diagnosis, complexity, implants, hospital stay, number of procedures, rehabilitation needs, and whether staged surgery is required. After review of medical records and online consultation, families may receive an approximate treatment plan and cost estimate.

Communication Support for Families

Families from different countries can share medical records through WhatsApp or email. Online consultations are available in English and Hindi. Interpreter support may be arranged when required for Arabic, Russian, French, or other languages, depending on availability.

FAQs

1. Can we get an opinion before travelling to India?
Yes. Families can share X-rays, reports, photos, and walking videos for an online review and video consultation.
2. What records are needed for an online opinion?
Recent X-rays, reports, clinical photos, walking videos, previous prescriptions, discharge summaries, and operative notes if available.
3. How long do we need to stay in India?
The stay depends on the diagnosis and treatment required. Simple procedures may need a shorter stay, while complex deformity correction or reconstruction may require longer monitoring and rehabilitation.
4. Can you provide a cost estimate?
An approximate estimate can be provided after reviewing the child’s diagnosis, imaging, and treatment plan.
5. Do all children need surgery?
No. Some children need observation, braces, physiotherapy, Botox, guided growth, or staged treatment. Surgery is advised only when clinically appropriate.
6. Can follow-up be done after returning home?
Yes. Follow-up can often continue through X-rays, videos, photos, and video consultations, although some children may need in-person review.
7. Do you treat cerebral palsy children from abroad?
Yes. Children with CP-related orthopaedic problems such as hip subluxation, scissoring, crouch gait, toe walking, and foot deformities can be evaluated.
8. Can you treat previously operated cases?
Yes. Children with persistent deformity, recurrence, pain, limp, or complications after earlier treatment can be reviewed for second opinion and reconstruction planning.

Need an Opinion for Your Child?

Send your child’s X-rays, reports, photos, and walking videos for review. Our team will guide you regarding online consultation, treatment planning, travel, surgery, rehabilitation, and follow-up.