What is the specialty of Dr. Gavin Malcolm Spence?

Dr. Gavin Malcolm Spence specialty is Paediatric Orthopedecian

What is the experience of Dr. Gavin Malcolm Spence?

Dr. Gavin Malcolm Spence is Paediatric Orthopedecian with 24 years of experience.

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.

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About Dr. Gavin Malcolm Spence

Dr. Gavin Malcolm Spence is a well-known Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with over 24 years+ of experience in both surgical and non-surgical treatments.
His areas of expertise lie in the management of Infant Hip Dysplasia, Acquired Limb Deformity Reconstruction, Limb Lengthening, Pediatric Trauma & Fractures, Cerebral Palsy, and other neuromuscular conditions, Clubfoot and other complex foot deformities, Syndromic Conditions, etc.
Dr. Gavin has operated 4000+ procedures independently. He was the first surgeon in the UK to successfully conduct a complex pediatric limb deformity correction with Circular External Fixation and/or Intramedullary Limb Lengthening using Wittenstein Fitbone.
After his clinical fellowships in pediatric orthopedics, he worked as a Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with a special interest in Limb Reconstruction at Evelina London Children’s Hospital & Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London.
Under his credit, there are both national and international publications.
The Orthopedic Surgeon is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific conferences, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Pediatric Trauma & Fractures.

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Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Special Interest

Acquired Limb Deformity Reconstruction/ Lengthening Pediatric Trauma & Fractures Cerebral Palsy and other neuromuscular conditions Clubfoot and other complex foot deformities Syndromic Conditions

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Work Experience of Dr. Gavin Malcolm Spence

Consultant, Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London

Senior Consultant, Burjeel Hospital, Dubai

MD, Cambridge University

Graduation

Received the Trainer of the Year by the British Orthopedic Trainees Association in 2019.

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