The Pediatric Orthopaedics Team
Evaluation Procedures
Congenital and Hereditary Disorders
Growth-Related Disorders
Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders
Bone Cancer
Fractures
Crutch Walking
Cast Types and Maintenance Instructions
Sports Injuries
Glossary
Orthopedics is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, care, and treatment of diseases, disorders, injuries, and other conditions of the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system consists of the body's bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, and nerves.
Pediatric orthopedics specializes in the management and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions that only affect children -- from birth through adolescence. Children are not just small adults, and they require special care to address their needs as they grow and develop.
These health care professionals also provide comprehensive orthopedic services in the treatment and care of congenital and hereditary disorders, growth-related problems, inflammatory and infectious problems, fractures, sports-related injuries, and multi-system trauma cases.