What does a Paediatric Orthopedecian do?

Paediatric Orthopedecian is a doctor who properly evaluates and treats musculoskeletal (bone, joint, or muscle) problems in a child who is still growing which includes newborn babies through teenagers.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Paediatric Orthopedecian?

Investigations like Blood tests, X-rays, Bone scan, Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Positron emission tomography (PET) or PET-CT scan, Biopsy are required.

What conditions are treated by a Paediatric Orthopedecian?

Conditions like Complex Hip Disorders, Limb Deformity, Neuromuscular Disorders, Pediatric Fractures, Spinal Deformity, Perthes Disease, Hip Dysplasia etc are treated by a Paediatric Orthopedecian.

Till what age group can you consult a Paediatric Orthopedecian?

Pediatricians are trained to care for kids and teens and some still might provide care for a little longer if a young adult is in college, approximately its said to be till 21 years of age.

Can the patient play sports again?

Yes, they can play sports after the proper care and by following the rehabilitation measures.

Dr. Alaric Aroojis, Paediatric Orthopedecian in Mumbai, India - Appointment

Dr. Alaric Aroojis

Paediatric Orthopedecian

Consultant
MBBS , MS , DNB , Fellowship , Fellowship

23 years of overall experience

Works at P.D Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai

About Dr. Alaric Aroojis

Dr Alaric Aroojis is a well –known Paediatric orthopaedician in India.
He has an experience of over 15+ years & is one of the 20 Orthopaedic Surgeons in the whole country exclusively practicing Paediatric orthopaedics.
He has completed his MBBS from the eminent King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. Following which he did his MS (Ortho) & DNB (Ortho) from Mumbai University.
Dr Aroojis did his Fellowship training in Paediatric Orthopaedics at the Alfred DuPont Hospital for Children, USA, National University Hospital, Singapore and the Royal Children's Hospital, Australia.
He is the First and only Indian to be nominated for the Medical Advisory Board of the Ponseti International Association (PIA).
He is one of the few Paediatric Orthopaedic surgeons in the country to perform complex pelvic osteotomies for congenital hip dislocation and to use minimally invasive techniques to correct difficult limb deformities in children.
Dr Aroojis has done more than 1000 Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeries at Kokilaben Hospital over the last seven years.
He has successfully treated patients from different parts of the country as well as international patients from the Middle East and Africa.
Dr Aroojis has appeared in various noteworthy news media Times of India , The Indian Express .
He can be followed at LinkedIn https://in.linkedin.com/in/alaric-aroojis-89825a20