Pediatrics Orthopedics
A pediatric orthopaedist is the best-trained and most experienced doctor to properly evaluate and treat musculoskeletal (bone, joint, or muscle) problems in a child who is still growing. This includes newborn babies through teenagers.
Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons diagnose, treat, and manage the full range of musculoskeletal problems in children, including:
Limb and spine deformities noted at birth or later in life (clubfoot, scoliosis, limb length differences in the legs or arms)
Gait abnormalities (limping)
Broken bones
Torn ligaments (anterior cruciate ligament injuries, rotator cuff tears, etc.)
Tendinitis and bursitis
Bone, joint, and muscle infections
Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons may work with doctors from other specialties as part of a medical-surgical team to treat complicated conditions such as:
1. Bone tumors, including bone cancer
2. Cerebral palsy
3. Juvenile arthritis
4. Muscular dystrophy
5. Spina bifida
