Broken Clavicle

Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone):   A clavicle fracture is a break in the collarbone, which is one of the shoulder’s primary bones. This is a rather common fracture, accounting for around 5% of all adult fractures. A fall onto the shoulder or...

Where do our patients come from

 Where Do Our Patients Come from? The Medical City Children’s Orthopedics and Spine Specialists keep track of our Patient Cities.  The following patient cities document where our patients come from.   Patient Cities ADDISON TX DURANT OK KNOTT TX RICHARDSON...

Common Children Fractures

Treating the Most Common Child’s Fracture Because children’s bones are weaker and more porous than adult bones, they may require specialized treatment. Doctors treat a fracture based on its type, severity, and whether the fracture occurs in a...

Pediatric Orthopedists

When Do You Need a Pediatric Orthopedist?   Pediatric orthopedics is a medical specialty that focuses on children's bone, muscle, and joint disorders and conditions. The musculoskeletal system of the body consists of bones, muscles, and joints. Basically,...

Brittle Bone Disease

Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Children:   Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease, is a genetic (inherited) disorder characterized by bones that break easily without a specific cause. Further information reveals that an estimated 20,000 to...

Fiberglass and Plaster Casts

The Difference Between Fiberglass and Plaster Casts for Broken Bones:   When a bone breaks broken, it needs support so that it can heal properly, Orthopedic specialists use casts to protect and support the broken bones. A cast refers to a supportive bandage that...
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