Children aren’t just small adults. Their bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons are constantly growing and changing, which can lead to musculoskeletal conditions unique to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
The Pediatric Orthopedics Team at El Paso Children’s Hospital understands the complexities of these developing systems and has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a while range of orthopedic conditions in children. From comprehensive pediatric physical therapy to the latest techniques in minimal-invasive orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, we use the most advanced medical approaches to help your child recover – pain free, active and ready to thrive.
What is Pediatric Orthopedic Medicine?
Pediatric orthopedics is a specialized branch of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating injuries, medical conditions, birth defects, and other issues that affect the strength and function of child’s bones, joints, and muscles from birth through age 18.
Pediatric orthopedic specialists are medical doctors with advanced training in the unique needs of a child’s growing musculoskeletal system. They are experts in identifying and treating injuries and conditions that impact bone, muscle, and joint function using age-appropriate treatment options.
In addition to graduating from medical school, pediatric orthopedic specialists complete a residency in orthopedics or orthopedic surgery, followed by a fellowship specifically in pediatric orthopedics.
