Paediatric Orthopaedics and Neuromuscular Disorders Treated at John Hunter Children's Hospital

There are many orthopaedic problems that may develop in children that are related to neuromuscular disorders. Neuromuscular disorders can originate from:

• Genetic diseases
• Cerebral Palsy
• Brain Injury / spinal cord injury
• Unknown causes

Orthopaedic problems that develop from neuromuscular disorders are mostly related to muscle movement and bone growth.

The following orthopaedic conditions are some that can be associated with neuromuscular disorders in children:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Club feet
• Foot disorders
• Genetic disorders
• Scoliosis
• Spina bifida