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MA (Cantab), BM BCh (Oxon), AFHEA, MSc, DPhil (Oxon), FRCS (Trauma and Orth)

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Toe-walking research presented at European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society Congress, Seville April 2026
I had the privilege of presenting our Toe-walking research in the, 'Best of Foot and Ankle' session at this year's European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society Congress in Seville. In front of a respected audience of colleagues from across Europe, I highlighted controversies in the management of this ubiquitous condition as well as results from our institution in Oxford. Our results showed greater improvements of ankle range of motion after surgery compared to casting with a more

Alpesh Kothari
12 minutes ago1 min read


Insights from a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Abroad:- Travelling consultant fellowship to the US.
From September 29th to October 19th, 2025, I had the privilege of participating in the BSCOS Orthopediatrics Consultant Travelling Fellowship. This journey took me to two of the United States’ leading pediatric hospitals: Texas Children’s Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Along the way, I met some of the most respected names in pediatric orthopaedics, including Simon Kelley, Pablo Castaneda, Scott Rosenfeld, Pooya Hosseinzadeh, and the legendary Perry Schoenecker. T

Alpesh Kothari
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Successful visit to European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society Annual Congress
As a member of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, I endeavour to attend each annual congress. It is a valuable opportunity to...

Alpesh Kothari
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Understanding Idiopathic Toe Walking: Expert Insights from Mr. Alpesh Kothari
Are you concerned about your child consistently walking on their toes? This common childhood phenomenon, known as Idiopathic Toe Walking

Alpesh Kothari
Feb 27, 20252 min read
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