Hip Dysplasia

Treatment of hip dysplasia is usually through either a brace for babies under six months or a pelvic cast called a Spica cast to reset the bones properly. For children, teens, and young adults whose conditions grow worse with time surgery may be needed to correct the issue

Treating Sports Injuries in Kids

One of the most important factors to consider when thinking about sports injuries in children is that they have unique bodies distinct from an adult. Generally, they tend to heal faster and they also have biological differences, such as having four parts that make up their bones instead of four.

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an important orthopedic condition for parents to be aware of with their child as millions of people in America currently are living with it. Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine that results in having an abnormal curvature. Instead of a straight spine, the spine of someone with scoliosis’ would appear to bend in an S or C shape when being looked at straight on. The amount of this curve can vary, but it is defined as being more than ten degrees.