PAEDIATRIC Orthopaedic surgeon
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
Dr. Maria Wong
Your expert paediatric orthopaedic surgeon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
I am Dr. Maria Wong, a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon specialised in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic conditions in children. I am based at Sunway Medical Center Velocity, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
Dr. Maria Wong
Paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon specialised in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic conditions in children based at Sunway Medical Center Velocity, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Orthopaedic Problems in Children
Children are resilient and primarily focused on play. If they experience persistent pain, swelling, or injury, it’s essential to visit a hospital for an examination or an X-ray to rule out fractures. Undiagnosed fractures are not uncommon and can lead to complications if missed.
Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in paediatrics treat patients under 18. Children’s bones are more cartilaginous and elastic than adults’, leading to different injury patterns. Treatments are typically conservative, often involving casting, with faster healing times than adults.
A unique aspect of children’s bones is the growth plate, or physis, which helps bones grow. Injuries to this area need careful treatment to avoid future deformities. Surgery is rare but may involve temporary implants like pins, wires, or plates, removed after healing.
Other conditions, such as developmental dysplasia of the hip and growth alignment issues, also fall under paediatric orthopaedic care.
Effective paediatric care requires clear communication with both the child and parents, ensuring comfort and cooperation. Addressing the child directly can reduce anxiety and improve treatment outcomes.
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Providing expert diagnosis and treatment for various orthopaedic conditions in children, ensuring their optimal growth and development.
Fractures and Injuries
Not all fractures in children need surgery. Some can be treated in a splint or brace and others in a plaster cast. Some fractures will require surgical fracture fixation for the best outcome.
The management of paediatric fractures differs from that of the adult as the growth plate requires special consideration and children have the capacity to remodel any residual deformity unlike the adult population.
Dr. Maria Wong will review your imaging and discuss with you the best treatment plan for your child’s injury.
Limb Deformity &
Length Discrepancy
The causes of limb deformities and limb length discrepancies can be congenital or secondary to an acquired cause such as trauma or infection. In some cases the degree of deformity is mild and no surgery is required.
In some cases the growth plate can be manipulated with surgery to guide the growth of the limb and correct the length discrepancy or deformity. When the child has limited growth remaining, or the deformity is severe, more extensive surgery are required to correct the deformity.
Dr. Maria Wong will assess your child clinically to determine the cause of the deformity or length discrepancy and formulate the best treatment plan for them.
Hip Problems
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the most common condition affecting the hips of infants. In order for the hip to grow properly the femoral head should be seated in the acetabulum. Clinical examination and ultrasound can detect instability in the hips that requires treatment. If the condition is diagnosed soon after birth, bracing is often successful in treating DDH. If bracing fails or the condition is identified later in childhood, surgery can be required to optimise the hip development.
Perthes Disease is a condition caused by disruption of the blood supply to the head of the femur. The treatment options for this condition are variable and range from activity modification and physiotherapy to surgery to contain the hip.
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition where there is a weakness in the growth plate and the ball of the femur slips off the neck of the femur which can lead to disruption of the blood supply. Early surgical treatment of this condition is essential to optimise outcome.
Dr. Wong will assess your child clinically and with imaging studies to determine the best management plan for them.
Knee Problems
Often problems around the knee occur due to injury during sports. This can lead to injury to the ligaments, cartilage or meniscus within the knee and dislocation of the knee cap. Some of these conditions can be treated without surgery but often surgery is required for the best outcome.
Knee problems can also occur without injury due to mal-tracking of the knee cap and rotational abnormalities in the lower limb.
Common Knee Conditions:
– Osteochondral defects
– Patellar dislocation or instability
– Patella tendon avulsion / Tibia tubercle injuries
– Discoid meniscus
– Rotational malalignment
Dr. Maria Wong will assess your child clinically and determine the best management plan to determine the source of the pain and the best treatment option for them.
Foot & Ankle
Problems
These are conditions which affect children’s feet leading to pain and deformity. These can be congenital and present at birth, such as clubfoot, or acquired and present later in childhood.
Often these conditions can be treated without surgery using casting or orthotics, but a proportion will require surgical intervention.
Common Foot & Ankle conditions:
– Club foot / CTEV (Congenital talipes equino-varus)
– Flat foot
– In-toeing and out-toeing
– Toe walking
– Toes deformities
Dr. Maria Wong will assess your child and determine the best management plan for them.
Neuromuscular
Issues
Neuromuscular conditions i.e. cerebral palsy can cause imbalance and weakness of the muscles in the lower and upper limbs. This can lead to orthopaedic problems in the hips, knees, and feet leading to difficulties with walking.
This is a very specialised area of paediatric orthopaedics. Often a multi-disciplinary approach including paediatricians, rehabilitation doctors, neurologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists is required.
Dr. Maria Wong can assess your child clinically and determine the best management plan for them.
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Dr. Maria Wong
Visit my clinic on your scheduled date to discuss your concerns and symptoms with me. I will conduct a thorough examination and provide an initial diagnosis.
Review your personalized treatment plan and understand the recommended procedures and their benefits. Begin your journey to recovery with my expert care.
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NOTE: To avoid disappointment with walk-ins patients and same day appointments requests, proper appointment is necessary as the doctor may not be available all the time in clinic as she may be performing surgery.
Clinic Contact
7B-07, Level 7, Sunway Medical Center Velocity,
Lingkaran Sunway Velocity, Sunway Velocity,
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾
Mon to Wed: 10:30 – 16:30
Thu: closed
Fri: 10:30 – 16:30
Sat: 9:00 – 12:30
Sun: closed
