Dr Patrick Michalka is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Princess Margaret Hospital. Orthopaedic injuries in children often require different treatment to injuries in adults, and Patrick has an excellent practical understanding of the special needs of children requiring medical treatment.
He is passionate about making medical and hospital experiences for his paediatric patients as painless as possible, and enjoys interacting with children and their parents to help children undergoing surgery or other medical procedures feel safe and secure in his care.
Some of the common Paediatric Orthopaedic conditions Dr Michalka treats include:
– Hip dysplasia
– Abnormal gait
– Limb abnormalities
– Shoulder dystocia/Brachial plexus injuries
– Upper and lower limb fractures
– Growth plate injuries
– Osteochondritis dissecans
– Ligament injuries/sprains
– Joint contractures/stiffness
– Paediatric hand disorders