Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions We Treat
ACL Injuries
One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear. Athletes who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football, and basketball are more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligaments.
Go to Detail PageAnkle Fractures in Children
A broken ankle, also called an ankle fracture, is a common childhood injury. An ankle fracture is a break in one or more of the bones that make up the ankle: the tibia, fibula, and talus.
Go to Detail PageBone Fracture
A bone fracture is a broken bone, which can happen to any bone in the body. Fractures require medical attention. Injury is the most common cause, with symptoms including bruising, bleeding, difficulty breathing and in the case of a limb (arm, leg), deformity. Diseases like osteoporosis can weaken bones, making them more susceptible to breaking.
Go to Detail PageBone, Joint, & Muscle Infections in Children
Children can develop infections in their bones, joints, or muscles. Sometimes called "deep" infections.
Go to Detail PageBone, Joint, and Muscle Infections
People can develop infections in their bones, joints, or muscles. These are sometimes called "deep" infections.
Go to Detail PageCerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is the result of problems during brain development, at childbirth, or just after birth. The resulting disorder involves poor muscle tone, difficulty moving, stiff muscles and more. Some people with cerebral palsy are unable to walk, have epilepsy, trouble swallowing, are blind, and may have limited intellect.
Go to Detail PageClubfoot
Clubfoot is a condition in which an infant's foot is turned inward, often so severely that the bottom of the foot faces sideways or even upward. Approximately one infant in every 1,000 live births will have clubfoot, making it one of the more common congenital (present at birth) foot deformities.
Go to Detail PageDevelopmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
The hip is a "ball-and-socket" joint. In a normal hip, the ball at the upper end of the thighbone (femur) fits firmly into the socket, which is part of the large pelvis bone. In babies and children with developmental dysplasia (dislocation) of the hip (DDH), the hip joint has not formed normally. The ball is loose in the socket and may be easily dislocate.
Go to Detail PageDevelopmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
The hip is a "ball-and-socket" joint. In a normal hip, the ball at the upper end of the thighbone (femur) fits firmly into the socket, which is part of the large pelvis bone. In babies and children with developmental dysplasia (dislocation) of the hip (DDH), the hip joint has not formed normally. The ball is loose in the socket and may be easily dislocate. Although DDH is most often present at birth, it may also develop during a child's first year of life. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Go to Detail PageElbow Fracture
Elbow fractures are common childhood injuries, accounting for about 10% of all childhood fractures. In many cases, a simple fracture will heal well with conservative cast treatment. Some types of elbow fractures, however, including those in which the pieces of bone are significantly out of place, may require surgery. Other structures in the elbow-such as nerves, blood vessels, and ligaments-may also be injured when a fracture occurs and require treatment, as well.
Go to Detail PageFemur Fractures in Children
The femur (thighbone) is the largest and strongest bone in the body. It can break when a child experiences a sudden forceful impact. The most common cause of femur fractures in infants under 1 year old is child abuse. Child abuse is also a leading cause of thighbone fracture in children between the ages of 1 and 4 years, but the incidence is much less in this age group.
Go to Detail PageHip Dysplasia
The hip is a "ball-and-socket" joint. In a normal hip, the ball at the upper end of the femur (thighbone) fits firmly into the socket, which is a curved portion of the pelvis called the acetabulum. In a young person with hip dysplasia, the hip joint has not developed normally-the acetabulum is too shallow to adequately support and cover the head of the femur.
Go to Detail PageJuvenile idiopathic arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Children with this condition often complain of pain and stiffness in the morning. Subtypes include oligoarthritis, polyarthritis, systemic, enthesitis-related, juvenile psoriatic arthritis, and undifferentiated.
Go to Detail PageScoliosis
Scoliosis is a sideways curve in the spine most often seen as a child gets closer to the teenage years. In a mild case, one shoulder might seem higher than the other or the waist might be tilted. If that's the case, the child will be monitored and treatment may not be needed. Severe cases may have a twist in the spine as well as a curve, which can cause back pain and breathing problems. Scoliosis appears to be hereditary (runs in the family), or caused by diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) and infections/injury of the spine.
Go to Detail PageWalking Abnormalities (Gait Abnormalities)
Walking, running, or moving around on foot is referred to as "gait." Gait abnormalities or walking abnormalities are usually caused by a disease or injury in the leg, foot, brain, spine, or inner ear. PT can help improve muscle strength and stability and balance to improve gait mobility and function.
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