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From Knees to Toes: Straight Talk on Common Orthopedic Abnormalities in Kids

Pediatricians see numerous leg and foot discrepancies, ranging from simple in utero “packaging” problems to red flags for serious disorders, such as cerebral palsy. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Sanjeev Sabharwal, MD, MPH, offers his systematic approach to sorting them out, providing physical exam tips and metrics for assessing specific conditions, and clarifying whether treatment – from stretches to surgery – is needed and when referral to a specialist makes sense.


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UCSF Pediatrics

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Sanjeev Sabharwal, MD, MPH

Sanjeev Sabharwal, MD, MPH

Professor, Pediatric Orthopaedics

Dr. Sanjeev Sabharwal is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon who treats children and young adults with a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal problems, including limb deformities, limb length discrepancy and injuries to bones and soft tissues ...

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