for patients and caregivers

Understanding your care journey, one step at a time

Whether you’ve had a fracture, you’re looking into options for pediatric and adult flat feet, or would like to learn more about how regenerative medicine can help with joint pain, this page gives you clear, honest information to help you make informed decisions alongside your care team.

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TRAUMATOLOGY · FLAT FOOT · REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Information for Patients and Caregivers

Reliable information to help you navigate care for you and your loved ones.

Traumatology

You've had a fracture. What happens next?

A fracture can turn your life upside down overnight. Understanding how bone heals, what surgery actually involves, and what recovery looks like helps you set realistic expectations.

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Pediatric Flat Feet

Your child has flat feet. When is it time to act?

Flat feet are incredibly common in children, and in most cases, completely normal. When it persists, causes pain, or affects the way your child walks, a specialist assessment is advisable.

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Regenerative Medicine

A newer, minimally invasive approach to joint pain.

Regenerative medicine uses the body’s own biological resources to support tissue repair. Learn how it works and who it is indicated for.

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Learn more about trauma recovery, flat feet and joint health.

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TRaumatology

You've had a fracture. What happens next?

A fracture can turn your life upside down overnight. Understanding how bone heals, what surgery actually involves, and what recovery looks like helps you set realistic expectations, and makes you a more informed partner in your own care.

01 — UNDERSTANDING

 

How bones heal

 

Bone is living tissue. When it breaks, your body immediately begins repairing it — moving through distinct phases: first a clot forms at the fracture site, then a soft callus develops, and eventually solid new bone takes shape. The healing process varies depending on several factors, including the fracture type, location, age and individual patient characteristics.

 

When a surgeon stabilises a fracture with an implant, the goal isn’t to replace what your body does naturally — it’s to create the best possible conditions for it to do so. Stabilisation reduces pain, keeps bone fragments properly aligned, allows surrounding muscles to move earlier and can support the patient’s recovery and rehabilitation process.

02 — PREPARING

 

Before and during surgery

 

Depending on the type and characteristics of the fracture, your surgeon may recommend surgical treatment as the most appropriate option. When surgical treatment is indicated, an implant may be used to stabilise the fracture during the healing process.

 

It’s completely normal to have questions before going into theatre. Here are the most important ones to ask your surgeon: What is the goal of this procedure? How long will it take? When can I start moving the limb again? What are the risks I should know about? When can I go back to work or sport?

 

There are no wrong questions. The more you understand, the more actively you can participate in your own recovery.

03 — RECOVERY

 

Your rehabilitation journey

 

Recovery from surgically treated fractures happens in stages. In the first few weeks, the focus is on reducing swelling and regaining basic movement. Over the following weeks, you gradually rebuild strength and coordination. Recovery timelines can vary significantly depending on the type of fracture, treatment and individual patient factors.

 

Physiotherapy may play an important role in the rehabilitation process, according to your healthcare professional’s recommendations.

The information on this page is for educational purposes only. Your surgeon and physiotherapist are the right people to guide you through a plan tailored to your specific situation.

PAEDIATRIC FLATFOOT

Your child has flat feet. When is it time to act?

Flat feet are incredibly common in children, and in most cases, they’re completely normal. The arch develops gradually during childhood and usually takes care of itself. But when flat feet persist, cause pain, or start affecting the way your child moves, a specialist assessment is advisable.

01 — UNDERSTANDING

 

What flat feet are and when to be concerned

 

Almost all children are born with flat feet. The arch forms progressively between the ages of 3 and 6, and some children take longer. Up to the age of 9, flat feet are generally considered a normal part of development.

 

Signs worth paying attention to: your child complains of foot, knee or back pain after physical activity; they tire more easily than their peers; their shoes wear down unevenly; or they walk with their feet turned inward or outward in a pronounced way.

 

None of these signs automatically means a problem, but they’re good reasons to seek an orthopedic assessment.

02 — THE PROCEDURE

 

How calcaneal arthroereisis works

 

When surgery is recommended, one surgical option for paediatric flatfoot is calcaneal arthroereisis: a small implant, which may be resorbable and designed to gradually be absorbed by the body over time, without needing to be removed, is placed in the sinus tarsi to support the correct alignment of the foot.

 

The procedure is minimally invasive. The surgical approach and post-operative management are determined by the specialist based on the individual case.

03 — AFTER SURGERY

 

Your child’s recovery

 

Some swelling and discomfort may occur following surgery. Your specialist will provide guidance on what to expect during recovery. Return to school, sport and other activities varies according to the individual recovery and should follow the surgeon’s guidance.

 

Follow-up appointments are important. They allow the surgeon to check that the implant is correctly positioned and that the foot is correcting as expected.

Only a pediatric orthopedic specialist can determine whether and when surgery is right for your child. This page is here to help you walk into that appointment with the right questions, not to replace it.
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Supporting your body's natural repair process with regenerative medicine.

Regenerative medicine uses the body’s own biological resources to support tissue repair. Learn how it works and who it is indicated for.

01 — UNDERSTANDING

 

Chronic joint pain and available treatment approaches

 

Osteoarthritis and cartilage degeneration are progressive conditions. Unlike bone or muscle, cartilage has no direct blood supply, which means it struggles to repair itself once damaged. Treatment options vary depending on the condition, its severity and the individual patient.

 

That’s where regenerative medicine comes in, not as a miracle cure, but as a complementary approach that, in the right patients at the right stage of their condition, can offer an additional therapeutic option.

02 — THE TECHNIQUE

 

Autologous adipose tissue: your own body as the source

 

One approach used in regenerative medicine involves autologous adipose tissue, fat taken from the patient’s own body. Adipose tissue contains stromal cells and biological factors that are attracting growing scientific interest for their potential role in tissue repair processes.

 

Because the biological material is obtained from the patient’s own body, it is autologous, minimising concerns about introducing foreign substances into the body.

 

The procedure is performed in a single session: a small amount of adipose tissue is collected, processed, and reinjected into the area being treated, all within a controlled surgical environment.

03 — WHAT TO EXPECT

 

Your treatment journey

 

Regenerative medicine doesn’t work like a painkiller, results aren’t immediate. The response to treatment may vary from patient to patient and may develop gradually over time. Individual responses to treatment may vary, and your specialist can explain what may reasonably be expected in your specific case.

 

Not everyone is a suitable candidate. Age, disease stage, overall health, and your personal goals are all factors your specialist will consider before recommending this approach.

Regenerative medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and not all techniques carry the same level of scientific evidence. Ask your specialist to help you understand which approach is most appropriate and realistic for your specific situation.