Children are amazingly resilient to everyday bumps and falls, but like adults, they can be sidelined from regular activities by a variety of musculoskeletal problems, including acute trauma, congenital injuries or illness. When a musculoskeletal problem strikes, it can cause pain and distress, and even worse, interrupt a child's normal developmental process.
Because a child's body responds differently than an adult to the way it is treated for an orthopaedic abnormality or trauma, it is crucial that those injuries or diseases be treated effectively and with special consideration for a child's unique needs and concerns.
The specialists at the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics treat all children as if they were their own, recognizing that children's bodies and minds are special and must be cared for accordingly. Each member of this multidisciplinary team is well-versed in treating a variety of conditions affecting children, including:
- Cerebral palsy
- Club foot
- Muscular dystrophy
- Perthes' disease
- Scoliosis
- Skeletal dysplasia
- Spina bifida
- Slipped femoral epiphysis
- Bone tumors
- Traumatic injuries
- Sports injuries
- Fractures and dislocations
Blending leading-edge technological advancements with compassionate care, our staff develops a plan of care that is personalized to fit the needs of each child. Every appropriate treatment option is tried before surgery is considered. If a surgical procedure becomes the right choice, our team of specialists are well trained to correct orthopaedic problems specifically related to children.
