# Pediatric orthopedics and traumatology Keywords: - [pediatric surgery](< /en/search?q=pediatric surgery >) - [fractures](< /en/search?q=fractures >) - [patient instructions](< /en/search?q=patient instructions >) Pediatric surgical procedures and other pediatric procedures requiring anesthesia are performed at the New Children’s Hospital and at Hyvinkää Hospital.  We examine and treat musculoskeletal injuries, disorders, tumors, congenital defects, and disorders of skeletal development. Fractures and various injuries to ligaments, tendons, and nerves are typical injuries requiring emergency care. The most common type of case in pediatric orthopedics and traumatology is a fracture. More than half of all Finns sustain one or more bone fractures before the end of their physical growth period. We treat the majority of children’s fractures without surgery, using various plaster casts and dressings. If necessary, we correct the orientation and fix the fracture under anesthesia. Tendon and nerve injuries are rare in children but are usually treatable with surgery. In addition to injuries, we examine and treat musculoskeletal injuries, disorders, tumors, congenital defects, and disorders of skeletal development. We have special expertise in the treatment of congenital malformations in the limbs and spine; most patients benefit from surgical treatment. We treat club foot with repeated corrective plaster casts and congenital sacroiliac luxation with splints. Tumors that present in growing children are generally benign, and surgery is only needed in a few cases. Malignant bone tumors are treated by a team of experts from various disciplines, and surgery is almost always only one part of the treatment. The most demanding pediatric orthopedic and traumatological procedures are centrally performed in Uusimaa at the New Children’s Hospital. These include severe congenital malformations and developmental disorders; severe brachial plexus birth injury; malignant tumors; and demanding surgery to extend limbs and/or to correct posture. The New Children’s Hospital is the national center for the following treatments, as mandated by Decree: demanding surgical treatment of childhood skeletal dysplasia, treatment of spinal injuries, and demanding surgical treatment of sarcomas. Likelihood to recommend (NPS) ## Children and Adolescents Feedback (pcs) 2790 Situation 2.5.2026 -100 80 100 i What is NPS? ## Units related to the service ### [ Anesthesia and Surgery Unit, New Children's Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/new-childrens-hospital/anesthesia-and-surgery-unit-new-childrens) In the Anesthesia and Surgery Unit of New Children's Hospital, we treat patients under the age of 16.  ### [ Pediatric Emergency Clinic, Jorvi Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/jorvi-hospital/pediatric-emergency-clinic-jorvi-hospital) At the Pediatric Emergency Department at Jorvi Hospital, we deal with sudden illnesses and injuries in children aged under 16, as well as issues associated…  ### [ Pediatric Emergency Department, New Children's Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/new-childrens-hospital/pediatric-emergency-department-new) At the Pediatric Emergency Department in New Children's Hospital, we deal with sudden illnesses and injuries in children aged under 16, as well as issues…  ### [ Pediatric Outpatient Clinic, Jorvi Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/jorvi-hospital/pediatric-outpatient-clinic-jorvi-hospital) In the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic at Jorvi Hospital, we examine and treat children and adolescents under the age of 16 who need outpatient services for…  - [Show more](?page=1 "Load more items") Updated: 27.10.2025 Print this page