Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Children have their own unique set of orthopaedic conditions that require specialized treatment to correct. Each member of the Children's Hospital at Montefiore's team of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons has received the additional training necessary to effectively deal with the many different conditions that can affect children as they grow to adulthood. Whether the problem involves a broken bone, curvature of the spine, a foot or hip problem or even a sports injury, our team understands the unique issues involved in caring for children. We also treat a wide range of developmental, congenital, and neuromuscular disorders as well as traumatic problems of the musculoskeletal system.

Our pediatric orthopaedic surgeons surpass the expertise required to support our special programs in the areas of: pediatric spine surgery, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for cerebral palsy, limb lengthening, limb deformity correction techniques, modern day management of clubfoot and orthopaedic tumors treatment. Our goal is to get your child back to the important job of being a child.

The Children's Hospital at Montefiore is one of very few facilities that offer specialize neuromuscular and spina bifida multidisciplinary clinics, which work in conjunction with other pediatric sub specialists to provide comprehensive care for a child in need. Our pediatric orthopaedic group will care for your child in a spectacular and distinguished center of pediatric multidisciplinary care that focuses completely on the specialized needs of children.

Cutting-Edge Technology and Procedures

Our surgeons are trained in the latest techniques and advance procedures to provide the best care possible. Part of our mission also underscores the importance of cultivating cutting-edge research to discover innovative solutions to improve the health and well-being of pediatric patients.

We treat a full array of pediatric orthopaedic disorders with advanced techniques that include:

Brachial Plexus Palsy neurological repair with pediatric shoulder arthroscopic reconstruction
Modern non-operative club foot care with no surgical scarring with excellent cosmetic and functional results
Advanced computer-aided spacial frames to correct severe congenital limb deformities
Modern hip reconstructive surgeries for developmental dysplasia of the hip
Minimally invasive fracture care
Sport injuries and knee ligament injuries surgeries with specialized reconstructive techniques that avoid growth plate complications
Advanced concepts in limb lengthening surgeries with minimal scarring
Complex scoliosis deformity management with stronger fixation and quicker recovery

Research

The ever changing world of pediatric medicine poses new and complex questions, which lead to our innovative research endeavors to find answers to these vexing issues. One in particular, pediatric obesity, has led us to study new techniques to manage significant limb deformity and joint degeneration that occurs at early age in these children. We are exploring advanced solutions to preserve their young joints for a lifetime of normal activity.

Additionally, the number of young children participating in competitive sports is on the rise with more competing at high levels, sustaining advanced injuries. Surgeries that easily address these problems in adults cannot be used in children because of growth plates and centers.

We are now pursuing the development of new reconstructive techniques that employ extraphyseal concepts to optimize these patients' ability to once again compete at high levels of athletics. The team here at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore provides comprehensive care for any pediatric musculoskeletal problem with latest innovations and modern techniques and a full spectrum of rarely found pediatric sub-subspecialties.

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