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  • Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics

    Designed by: Skillversity
    Duration: 12 Months
    Mode: Hybrid (Online + Clinical Rotations)
    Eligibility: MBBS with MS/DNB in Orthopedics or equivalent

    Program Overview

    This one-year fellowship is designed to equip orthopedic surgeons with specialized knowledge and surgical expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions in children. The program integrates academic learning, clinical case discussions, surgical simulations, and hospital-based rotations in pediatric orthopedic departments.

    Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

    Module 1: Basics of Pediatric Orthopedics

    • Growth and development of the pediatric skeleton

    • Pediatric bone physiology and remodeling

    • Differences between adult and pediatric orthopedic care

    • Assessment of limb length and gait abnormalities

    Module 2: Congenital Musculoskeletal Anomalies

    • Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)

    • Clubfoot (CTEV) and vertical talus

    • Congenital torticollis and limb deformities

    • Radial club hand, syndactyly, and polydactyly

    Module 3: Pediatric Trauma and Fracture Management

    • Unique aspects of pediatric bone injuries

    • Salter-Harris classification of physeal injuries

    • Conservative and surgical management of common fractures

    • Complications: growth arrest, malunion, non-union

    Module 4: Neuromuscular Orthopedics

    • Cerebral palsy: diagnosis and musculoskeletal implications

    • Spasticity management and surgical interventions (tendon release, osteotomy)

    • Muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

    • Orthotic devices and rehabilitation protocols

    Module 5: Pediatric Spine Disorders

    • Congenital and idiopathic scoliosis

    • Kyphosis and Scheuermann’s disease

    • Spinal dysraphism and tethered cord syndrome

    • Management of spinal deformities: bracing and surgery

    Module 6: Limb Deformity and Length Discrepancy

    • Principles of deformity correction and growth modulation

    • Limb lengthening techniques (Ilizarov, Taylor Spatial Frame)

    • Genu valgum, genu varum, and rotational deformities

    • Epiphysiodesis and guided growth techniques

    Module 7: Pediatric Bone Infections and Tumors

    • Acute and chronic osteomyelitis in children

    • Septic arthritis and its sequelae

    • Benign and malignant bone tumors (osteoid osteoma, Ewing sarcoma)

    • Biopsy principles and tumor resection strategies

    Module 8: Metabolic and Genetic Bone Disorders

    • Rickets, osteogenesis imperfecta, and achondroplasia

    • Skeletal dysplasias and diagnostic radiology

    • Orthopedic management of metabolic bone disease

    • Bisphosphonate therapy and bracing protocols

    Module 9: Pediatric Sports Injuries

    • Overuse injuries and growth plate trauma

    • ACL, meniscal, and shoulder injuries in adolescents

    • Return-to-play criteria and rehabilitation

    • Pediatric athletic screening and prevention programs

    Module 10: Pediatric Arthroplasty and Joint Conditions

    • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and orthopedic implications

    • Synovitis and hemophilic arthropathy

    • Pediatric hip and knee arthroplasty indications

    • Rehabilitation and functional outcome evaluation

    Module 11: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Skills

    • Plaster and splinting techniques

    • Surgical exposure in pediatric anatomy

    • Pediatric osteotomies and fixation principles

    • Post-op care, wound management, and physiotherapy

    Module 12: Research, Ethics, and Innovations in Pediatric Orthopedics

    • Clinical research in pediatric orthopedic surgery

    • Ethical issues in pediatric consent and assent

    • Advances in robotic surgery, 3D printing, and orthobiologics

    • Teleorthopedics and digital rehabilitation

    Clinical Training and Hands-On Experience

    • Supervised surgeries in pediatric orthopedic cases

    • Plaster room techniques and pediatric fracture clinics

    • Gait analysis labs and rehabilitation centers

    • Weekly case presentations, audit sessions, and journal clubs

    Assessment and Certification

    • Monthly quizzes and OSCE-style assessments

    • Surgical skill logbook and direct observation

    • Final theory exam, viva, and case thesis submission

    • Fellowship Certification in Pediatric Orthopedics by Skillversity

    Who Should Enroll

    • Orthopedic surgeons seeking pediatric specialization

    • MS/DNB residents aiming to upskill in children’s orthopedic care

    • Doctors managing musculoskeletal disorders in pediatric hospitals or clinics