Paediatric Services
World‑Class Musculoskeletal Care for Children and Young People
Our Leading Specialists
Your child will be assessed by paediatric MSK experts with extensive experience treating children and young people.
Where appropriate, care may also involve MSK radiologists, neurologists, spinal specialists or pain consultants - ensuring a deeply informed, multidisciplinary approach for even the most complex cases.
CQC Regulated and High Performing
The OrthTeam Centre is rated Good, with strong governance, safety standards and clinical outcomes.
High Volume. High Expertise.
Our consultants see and treat many paediatric and adolescent MSK cases, ensuring depth of experience alongside clinical excellence.
How We Support Families
Our paediatric approach is calm, compassionate and thorough, with a strong emphasis on communication and reassurance.
- Child‑friendly, unhurried consultations
- Gentle examinations tailored to age and development
- Clear explanations for both parents and children
- Written treatment and rehabilitation plans
- Guidance on sport, training load and safe participation
- Support liaising with schools, coaches and other healthcare professionals
Our goal is to ensure that every child feels heard and supported -and every parent feels confident and informed.
Conditions We Assess and Treat
We diagnose and manage a comprehensive range of paediatric and adolescent MSK presentations.
Lower Limb and Gait Issues
- Flat feet, high arches and toe walking
- Knock knees or bow legs
- Gait abnormalities or limping
- Growth plate injuries
- Leg length discrepancy
Hip and Knee Concerns
- Adolescent hip pain
- Knee pain related to growth, sport or overuse
- Instability or suspected structural problems
Foot and Ankle Problems
- Recurrent ankle sprains
- Heel pain
- Structural or developmental foot abnormalities
Upper Limb Conditions
- Wrist and hand injuries
- Elbow pain in young athletes
Spinal Concerns
- Scoliosis indicators
- Back pain in active children and teenagers
General MSK Issues
- Persistent limb pain
- Acute and overuse sports injuries
- Biomechanical or developmental concerns
Advanced diagnostic testing
Our on‑site diagnostic suite allows rapid access to advanced imaging, minimising waiting times providing fast-access diagnosis.
Digital X‑ray
High‑clarity imaging ideal for paediatric orthopaedic assessment.
Ultrasound
Dynamic soft‑tissue imaging performed by MSK specialists.
3T MRI scanning
A state‑of‑the‑art 3 Tesla MRI scanner providing exceptional detail for joints, soft tissue and spine-ideal for complex paediatric cases.
Fluoroscopy
Real‑time imaging for guided procedures and detailed movement assessment.
CT Scan at Spire Manchester Hospital
CT scans are performed at Spire Manchester Hospital, conveniently located on the same site as the OrthTeam Centre.
Our Paediatric Consultants
Mr Nick Phillips
Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon
Sees ages 12+
- Shoulder instability
- Fractures of the clavicle, shoulder, humerus, and elbow
Prof Chris Peach
Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon
Sees ages 3–18
- Shoulder dislocations and stabilisation surgery
- AC joint injuries
- Clavicle, shoulder, and humerus fractures
- Arthroscopic (keyhole) shoulder surgery
- Elbow OCD, stiffness, dislocations, and fractures
- Arthroscopic elbow surgery
- Routine removal of metalwork (forearm and wrist)
Prof Phil Turner
Consultant Knee Surgeon
Sees ages 12–18
- All children’s knee conditions
- Patellar (kneecap) instability
- ACL injuries
Dr Eileen Baildam
Consultant Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatologist
Sees ages 1–18
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Lupus (SLE)
- Autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions
- Chronic and unexplained musculoskeletal pain
- Complex diagnostic cases
Mr Bilal Barkatali
Consultant Knee Surgeon
Sees ages 16+
- Sports injuries
- ACL reconstruction
- Patellofemoral instability
- Meniscal repairs
Mr Rob Gilbert
Consultant Sports Knee Surgeon
Sees ages 12+
- Sports injuries in children
- ACL and meniscal injuries
- Lead consultant for the Kids Knee Service at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
Dr John Rogers
Sport and Exercise Medicine Consultant
Sees ages 8+
- All sport-related musculoskeletal injuries
Miss Ladan Hajipour
Consultant Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeon
Sees ages 3+
- All hand and wrist conditions (excluding congenital and genetic disorders)