Kids are movers, so when an injury stops them from being active, you need to get them
in front of an orthopedic specialist as soon as possible. Pediatric orthopedists and
surgeons see children who have problems that affect their musculoskeletal system (bones,
cartilage, connective tissue, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons).
Kids are movers, so when an injury stops them from being active, you need to get them
in front of an orthopedic specialist as soon as possible. Pediatric orthopedists and
surgeons see children who have problems that affect their musculoskeletal system (bones,
cartilage, connective tissue, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons).
Why Choose Us
Caring for kids is what Augusta University Health does. From our waiting rooms to
our casting technicians, everything has your child in mind. Our goal is to make your
child’s orthopedic experience comfortable, productive, and positive.
Not only will your child be seen by our team of pediatric orthopedists, but you'll
also have access to all subspecialties right here in one location. We offer:
- Expertise: Our hospital is home to nationally recognized experts, with the areas only complex
spine surgeons, pediatric orthopedic oncologists, and orthopedic trauma surgeons.
- Customized care: Treatment and rehabilitation is based on your child’s personal growth and developmental
milestones, because every child’s skeletal maturity is unique.
- Ortho-On-Demand: A walk-in clinic when your child needs to be seen quickly. In most cases, you can
bring them here for prompt orthopedic care.
- Advanced treatments: Our surgical techniques are in high demand, we perform ultrasound guided injections
for hip, knee and shoulder injury. We also do cartilage restoration procedures (MACI
and OCA) for ACL tears in children.
- Pediatric rehabilitation center: We provide access to trained pediatric sports medicine physicians, physical therapists,
and occupational therapists who care exclusively for children in our dedicated center.
Conditions We Treat
If your child suffers with musculoskeletal disorder, trust the region’s only pediatric
orthopedists. Together, our team of physicians has more than 40 years of experience
caring for children with specific conditions, including:
General
- Bone tumors
- Brachial plexus palsy
- Broken bones and trauma Injuries
- Cerebral palsy
- Congenital limb defects
Back, Spine and Upper Body
- Back pain
- Hand injuries
- Neck injuries
- Scoliosis
- Spina bifida
- Spine problems
- Spondylolysis
Hips and Lower Body
- Club foot
- Hip dysplasia
- Knee reconstruction
- Leg length discrepancy
Pediatric Sports Medicine
- ACL tears of the knee (anterior cruciate ligament)
- Concussion
- Tennis, golf and little league elbow
- Overuse/repetitive strain injury
Treatments
Our team cares for any injury to the musculoskeletal system. Not only do we provide
casting and splinting by skilled professionals, we provide a full range of non-surgical
and surgical treatment solutions for all pediatric orthopedic problems.
Non-surgical treatments
Not every injury requires surgery, some minor, and sometimes major, orthopedic conditions
can be treated in-office using,
- Casting and splints, for sprains, fractures and broken bones.
- Injections and aspirations, for relief from pain and inflammation.
- Prescriptions, for bracing, orthotics and medications.
- Physical therapy, to regain strength, flexibility and function.
Surgical treatments
When surgery is recommended, Children’s Hospital of Georgia has the only pediatric
surgical program in the area. Our pediatric orthopedic surgeons, supported by pediatric
anesthesiologists and pediatric certified nurses, provide care to your child in a
dedicated operating room designed for treating children. We perform:
- Traditional surgery: For complex or complicated procedures where it’s important for a surgeon to see the
extent of the injury they are repairing.
- Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS): Using arthroscopic and laparoscopic techniques for less pain and faster recovery.
- Advanced fixation techniques: For broken bones.
Specialized care
We also see patients with more serious conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Over
time, we get to know these children like family as we prepare for long-term treatment
options.
- Cancer care: We have a dedicated pediatric oncologist who provides advanced care for musculoskeletal
cancer and other cancer-related bone problems.
- Congenital and developmental musculoskeletal conditions: We offer surgical and nonsurgical treatments for pediatric patients with conditions
of the spine, hip, knee, leg and foot.
Our child life specialists are available to talk to your child and explain their condition, to help them understand
and cope with treatment and care.