Pediatric Orthopaedics and Bone Health
Pediatric Orthopaedics and Bone Health
Pediatric Orthopaedics and Bone Health
Children’s bones, muscles, and joints aren’t the same as those of adults. Kids are still growing. That means orthopaedic injuries and conditions can affect them differently.
At Carilion Children’s, we specialize in treating children with a range of conditions and injuries. From broken bones to problems kids are born with, our specialists see thousands of kids every year.
Our team also has specialized expertise in areas such as congenital hand conditions, hip preservation, and fracture care.
You might come on your own or be referred by your pediatrician or another specialist.
Usually, families see us because:
- Your child has an injury from sports or other activities.
- Your child was born with a condition that affects their bones, muscles, or joints
- Your child has a bone, joint, or muscle condition that needs specialized care
We create a comfortable environment for your child. From babies to high school athletes, we see the whole range of injuries and conditions. You can never anticipate a broken bone or torn ligament, but we’re always ready to help.
Some orthopaedic conditions are present at birth, and we’re part of the team right away. If your child needs surgery to correct a problem, we’ll talk about timing and outcomes.
Other conditions, like scoliosis or overuse injuries, may develop as your child grows. We’ll work with you and your child to create the treatment plan that makes sense for your child.
What Is Pediatric Orthopaedic Care?
You might come on your own or be referred by your pediatrician or another specialist.
Usually, families see us because:
- Your child has an injury from sports or other activities.
- Your child was born with a condition that affects their bones, muscles, or joints
- Your child has a bone, joint, or muscle condition that needs specialized care
We create a comfortable environment for your child. From babies to high school athletes, we see the whole range of injuries and conditions. You can never anticipate a broken bone or torn ligament, but we’re always ready to help.
Some orthopaedic conditions are present at birth, and we’re part of the team right away. If your child needs surgery to correct a problem, we’ll talk about timing and outcomes.
Other conditions, like scoliosis or overuse injuries, may develop as your child grows. We’ll work with you and your child to create the treatment plan that makes sense for your child.
Our pediatric orthopaedic specialists treat a range of conditions related to the musculoskeletal system.
- Fractures: We see all types of broken bones, from simple fractures to traumatic injuries requiring surgery
- Sports injuries: This includes the full range of sprains and strains that happen during athletic play
- Scoliosis: We treat spine curvatures that require close monitoring, bracing, or surgery
- Limb conditions: We can correct problems with feet, hands, and legs, including things like clubfoot and leg length discrepancies
- Hip disorders: Children can be born with hip problems or develop them as they grow or participate in sports
- Bone cancer: We work closely with cancer specialists to treat childhood cancers of the bone
We also see children with conditions like muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. We’re part of a larger care team that can help improve mobility issues.
Conditions We Treat
Our pediatric orthopaedic specialists treat a range of conditions related to the musculoskeletal system.
- Fractures: We see all types of broken bones, from simple fractures to traumatic injuries requiring surgery
- Sports injuries: This includes the full range of sprains and strains that happen during athletic play
- Scoliosis: We treat spine curvatures that require close monitoring, bracing, or surgery
- Limb conditions: We can correct problems with feet, hands, and legs, including things like clubfoot and leg length discrepancies
- Hip disorders: Children can be born with hip problems or develop them as they grow or participate in sports
- Bone cancer: We work closely with cancer specialists to treat childhood cancers of the bone
We also see children with conditions like muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. We’re part of a larger care team that can help improve mobility issues.
We always start with the least invasive treatment that's right for your child. We consider your child's age, growth, activity level, and long-term health when creating a treatment plan. If a cast or brace can help your child heal, we'll recommend that before considering surgery.
Depending on your child's condition, treatment may include:
- Casting and bracing
- Physical therapy
- Surgery to correct congenital limb conditions
- Spine surgery, including spinal fusion
- Surgery to repair fractures, torn ligaments, or torn tendons
Treatments We Offer
We always start with the least invasive treatment that's right for your child. We consider your child's age, growth, activity level, and long-term health when creating a treatment plan. If a cast or brace can help your child heal, we'll recommend that before considering surgery.
Depending on your child's condition, treatment may include:
- Casting and bracing
- Physical therapy
- Surgery to correct congenital limb conditions
- Spine surgery, including spinal fusion
- Surgery to repair fractures, torn ligaments, or torn tendons
We treat each child as if they were our own. We provide the best care possible, in an environment made for kids.
Why Choose Carilion Clinic?
We treat each child as if they were our own. We provide the best care possible, in an environment made for kids.
Patient Stories
I think the gravity of the situation fully hit me was when he started talking about wearing the back brace and then the possibility of surgery."
There's nothing we could ever say that would be enough. They were amazing."
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Get Care at Carilion Clinic
Our pediatric orthopaedic team provides expert care for injuries and conditions affecting growing bones, joints, and muscles. Connect with us to get started.
Get Care at Carilion Clinic
Our pediatric orthopaedic team provides expert care for injuries and conditions affecting growing bones, joints, and muscles. Connect with us to get started.
Get Care at Carilion Clinic
Our pediatric orthopaedic team provides expert care for injuries and conditions affecting growing bones, joints, and muscles. Connect with us to get started.
Get Care at Carilion Clinic
Our pediatric orthopaedic team provides expert care for injuries and conditions affecting growing bones, joints, and muscles. Connect with us to get started.