Pediatric orthopedics
Pediatric orthopedists are doctors who specialize in joint problems in infants, children and adolescents. They diagnose and treat injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints and limbs. Common reasons to see them include broken bones, fractures, knee or hip injuries and scoliosis.
Pediatric orthopedic care in Houston
Hospitals can be stressful, so our compassionate team aims to soothe and reassure your family.
At Texas Orthopedic Hospital, we offer pediatric care for children living with birth disorders, developmental issues and injuries. Here, your child gains access to dedicated specialists who offer a suite of both surgical and nonsurgical treatments.
Conditions treated by our pediatric orthopedic doctors
We provide care for children of all ages experiencing any of the following conditions:
- Bone infections
- Congenital malformations
- Fractures
- Limb length discrepancy
- Limb malalignment
- Metabolic bone disorders
- Musculoskeletal tumors
- Scoliosis
- Spinal abnormalities
- Sports injuries
Orthopedic services for children
When children are still developing, extra care is essential for minimizing potential damage to their bones. Pediatric orthopedics works to help prevent long-term complications that may otherwise affect your child's gait and growth. This can come in the form of sports medicine, surgery and other personalized treatments.
Pediatric sports medicine
Our orthopedics hospital has consistently been recognized for our high levels of patient satisfaction, safety and specialized care. Additionally, we prioritize comprehensive, multidisciplinary care practices, including collaborations with neurosurgeons, thoracic surgeons and other pediatric specialists.
If your child has experienced a serious injury, our pediatric sports medicine program is built to treat common fractures, sports-related injuries and complex congenital, developmental or muscular conditions.
Pediatric surgery for scoliosis
Our experienced, board-certified pediatric orthopedic doctors prioritize conservative therapeutics and rehabilitation over surgical intervention. However, if your child has advanced scoliosis that requires surgery, we use the least invasive surgical techniques and postsurgical protocols to help expedite their recovery.
Spinal fusion is regularly performed for instances of pediatric scoliosis, while non-fusion procedures are performed for early onset scoliosis.