Dr. Ben Orlik

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ben Orlik is a Paediatric Surgeon and Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery. He directs the Limb Deficiency Clinic and is dedicated to his practice of caring for children with musculoskeletal challenges. Dr. Orlik's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from The University of King’s College and multiple degrees from Dalhousie University, culminating in a Medical Doctorate. After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Dalhousie, he furthered his expertise with a fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). His clinical interests focus on scoliosis, club foot, and limb deficiency correction, particularly involving conditions like cerebral palsy and spina bifida. Currently pursuing a Masters in Community Health Epidemiology, Dr. Orlik is involved in research studies centered on spinal deformities, fractures in children, and various biomechanical aspects of paediatric orthopaedics. His future research plans include studying techniques for the gradual correction of lower limb deformities and limb lengthening through innovative methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Director

— Present

Limb Deficiency Clinic • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Leading the clinic dedicated to treating children with limb deficiencies.