by Robbie Reed | Feb 16, 2022 | Pediatric Orthopedics
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...
by Robbie Reed | Jan 16, 2022 | Pediatric Orthopedics
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,...
by Robbie Reed | Oct 17, 2021 | Pediatric Orthopedics
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...
by Robbie Reed | Sep 16, 2021 | Pediatric Orthopedics
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...
by Robbie Reed | Aug 16, 2021 | Pediatric Orthopedics
Pediatric Fracture Clinic: A broken bone is not new to children, considering how active they are. Growing children are prone to growth plate fractures, an injury that can affect the growth and development of the child’s bone, thereby affecting the length of the...
by Robbie Reed | Jul 30, 2021 | Pediatric Orthopedics
Understand the Difference Between a Broken or Sprained Ankle: A broken or sprained ankle is a common injury in children and adolescents. The bones in the ankle comprise the tibia (the shin bone) and the fibula (the smaller bone found outside the ankle). These...
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