Pediatric Orthopaedics

Pediatric orthopaedics is a specialized field of medicine focused on young adults and children with injuries, conditions, and diseases that afflict the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Physicians and surgeons in pediatric orthopaedics are specialists who offer nonsurgical treatment and corrective surgery to help pediatric patients heal from musculoskeletal problems, from broken bones to scoliosis.

At The Bone & Joint Center, our pediatric orthopaedic specialists, Dr. Abigail Mantica and Dr. Colleen Moreland, are experts in performing orthopaedic surgery and a wide range of the latest nonsurgical treatment options. Additionally, our highly skilled pediatric orthopaedic doctors also provide fracture and sports medicine care and are proficient in surgical repairs and corrections, including fracture fixation surgery and tendon transfers to repair tendon injuries.

Our pediatric orthopaedists' expertise includes the following conditions, injuries, treatments, and comprehensive care options:

• Clubfoot
• Deformity correction
• Fracture fixation
• Gait analysis
• Ganz osteotomy (correction for hip dysplasia)
• Hip dysplasia
• Limb lengthening and reconstruction
• Musculoskeletal tumors
• Orthopaedic care for patients with cerebral palsy and neuromuscular conditions
• Pediatric trauma (fractures, sprains, dislocations, etc.)
• Scoliosis
• Skeletal dysplasia
• Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (slipped hip)
• Sports injuries
• Tendon transfers

Our pediatric orthopaedic specialists at The Bone & Joint Center understand that musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, whether acute or chronic, can be extremely painful, disrupt your child's daily activities, and significantly impacts their quality of life. This is why our providers are committed to thoroughly assessing, accurately diagnosing, and effectively treating your child's injury or condition, so they can enjoy an active lifestyle.