Pediatric Orthopedics

Including scoliosis (spinal curvature), spondylolisthesis, and kyphosis.

Including clubfoot, webbed toes, extra toes, missing toes, flat feet, and crooked feet.

Including leg length differences (too short or long), bowed legs, and knee flexion contractures.

Including trigger thumb, radial thumb, webbed fingers, extra fingers, and missing fingers.

Including hip dysplasia, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), Perthes disease, and early-age osteoarthritis.

Including neurofibromatosis.

Commonly referred to as “CP,” this developmental disorder is the most common motor disability in children, and results from abnormal brain development before birth, or damage to the developing brain after birth. Cerebral palsy symptoms vary, though all individuals with CP have issues controlling their muscles, which affects posture and movement. Signs of cerebral palsy are usually present within the first few months after birth, but may not appear until the individual is three to five years old, when developmental delays become apparent. While there is no cure for cerebral palsy, treatment plans including medicine, braces, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and/or surgery can help improve symptoms. Contact your child’s primary care practitioner if you believe your child is experiencing developmental delays.

This rare congenital birth defect occurs when a developing infant’s spine and spinal cord fails to properly develop in the womb. Symptoms can include an abnormal birthmark, abnormal hair, or a visible “lump” on the back, which contains improperly developed spinal cord tissue. If necessary, treatment options include surgery and medication to manage potential complications.

Commonly referred to as “MD,” muscular dystrophy is a rare condition where a group of diseases cause progressive weakness and muscle degeneration. These symptoms are caused by genetic mutations/abnormal genes, and usually begin presenting themselves during childhood. While there is no cure for muscular dystrophy, treatment plans including medicine, physical and occupational therapy, breathing aids, and/or surgery to help maintain function.