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Mr. Kothari’s Paediatric Orthopaedic Services

Mr. Kothari provides a comprehensive range of specialised paediatric orthopaedic services, diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. Below is a list of the conditions he manages. If your specific concern is not listed, please do not hesitate to contact us for further guidance.

Baby's Feet

Lower Limb and Foot Conditions

  • Paediatric foot and ankle disorders

  • Flat feet and toe-walking abnormalities

  • Clubfoot (talipes equinovarus) and other congenital foot deformities

  • Limb length discrepancies (congenital or acquired)

  • Bowlegs (genu varum) and knock-knees (genu valgum)

Child Sitting on Stool

Hip and Knee Disorders

  • Developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) and other hip-related conditions

  • Perthes disease and slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)

  • Knee conditions, including meniscus tears and patellar instability

  • Growth plate injuries and disorders

  • Osgood-Schlatter disease and other paediatric overuse injuries

Childrens Hospital

Neuromuscular and Genetic Disorders

  • Cerebral palsy-related orthopaedic management (contracture release, gait abnormalities)

  • Muscular dystrophy and other progressive muscle disorders

  • Arthrogryposis (multiple joint contractures at birth)

  • Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease)

Child Practicing Gymnastics

Trauma and Sports Injuries

  • Meniscus tears and ligament injuries in young athletes

  • Fracture management (simple and complex cases)

  • Cartilage and joint injuries (e.g., osteochondritis dissecans)

  • Post-trauma complications and rehabilitation

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Spinal Conditions

  • Scoliosis management (congenital, idiopathic, or neuromuscular)

  • Kyphosis and lordosis abnormalities

  • Spina bifida-related spinal issues

Father and Son

Other Orthopedic Services

  • Benign bone tumors

  • Ingrown toenails

  • Metatarsus adductus and other foot deformities

  • Second opinions for complex or unresolved orthopaedic cases

Mr. Kothari also offers second opinions for parents seeking expert guidance on complex or unresolved paediatric orthopaedic conditions.

Whether you are considering alternative treatment options or require further clarity on a diagnosis, he is available to provide a professional and detailed assessment.


For further inquiries or to schedule a consultation, please contact us.

Next Steps

  • I don’t live in Oxfordshire. Can I still book a consultation or treatment with Mr Kothari at The Manor Nuffield, Oxford?
    Absolutely. As a specialist in his field, Mr. Kothari treats patients from across the UK and from overseas too.
  • Can any orthopaedic consultant see my child, or should it be a specialist paediatric orthopaedic surgeon like Mr Kothari?
    It is routine practice for orthopaedic surgeons who predominantly treat adults to accept referrals for children, however few are appropriately trained to comprehensively evaluate and treat conditions specific to a paediatric population. It is also worth noting, few private hospitals permit surgery for paediatrics. Mr. Kothari is recognised by and covered under all major insurers, including Aviva, AXA, BUPA, WPA, Vitality and The Exeter. You have the right to ask your insurer that your child is seen by a specialist paediatric orthopaedic surgeon from the outset.
  • I have been advised my child needs to have an MRI scan, I am not local to Oxford, can this be done locally to reduce travel?
    With consent from your insurer this can be arranged. Please note it can take up to 5 working days for radiology reports to be sent from other sites to The Manor Nuffield. Many parents will opt to bring their child back to The Manor Nuffield for an MRI scan as the report is usually available 24-48 hours after the scan. Follow-up appointments with Mr Kothari to discuss radiology reports can be carried out via video link.
  • My child has been referred to Mr Kothari for surgery, what is the wait time for Mr Kothari?
    Mr Kothari has regular operating lists at The Manor Nuffield, Oxford. We would expect the wait time not to exceed one month.
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