PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS

What is Pediatric Orthopedics?

Our board-certified pediatric doctors have successfully performed more than 16,000 surgeries. Because of our experience, our recovery rates are proven to be fast due to pre-operative protocols such as stretching, hydrating, and getting plenty of sleep before surgery.

From broken arms to the most complicated orthopedic problems, the pediatric orthopedics doctors at Medical City Children’s Orthopedics and Spine Specialists offer the most comprehensive and advanced care in a family-friendly environment. Additionally, we will care for your child in a compassionate environment without any stress. Because our highly skilled doctors create personalized treatment plans, they align with the unique medical needs of each child to produce positive results.

When the need for surgery arises, we offer pediatric surgical services in our sterile, well-equipped, and state-of-the-art operating facility.

Family-Centered, Stress-Free Care

We believe that effective pediatric orthopedic care extends beyond medical expertise, it’s about supporting the whole family. Our doctors and staff take the time to answer your questions, discuss your concerns, and ensure that you’re comfortable with every step of your child’s treatment plan. We offer guidance, resources, and support to help families navigate the treatment process, so you never feel alone on this journey.

Before surgery, we encourage pre-op visits to familiarize your child with our kid-friendly facilities, helping to ease any anxiety and foster a sense of comfort and confidence. Also, you can always trust us to provide your child with personalized care in a compassionate environment, along with the confidence that comes from our team’s expertise and knowledge in caring for children with musculoskeletal problems.

Our orthopedic pediatric solutions cater to a wide range of issues that are present at birth or acquired as a child. Additionally, we offer specialized orthopedic expertise for children and adolescents. In our patient-focused center, we maintain a high standard of pediatric treatment excellence. Furthermore, our professional and experienced orthopedic doctors will work as a team to treat and ease the pain associated with the following conditions:

Diagnosis

At Medical City Children’s Orthopedics and Spine Specialists, our pediatric orthopedic experts will review the child’s medical history. In addition, we will ask about the child’s daily activities, pains felt, sports, play, and the activities they also get involved in. We will then carry out a detailed inspection of where the pain the child feels emanates from and the surrounding muscles, ligaments, joints, and tendons. This will enable us to detect the cause and condition of the pain.

After gathering enough information about the child’s medical history and also getting results from the physical examination, we will suggest the appropriate imaging and diagnostic tests to determine the best treatment for your child’s condition. These tests include:

• X-rays: To ensure that children are not exposed to high radiation, we offer the EOS X-ray imaging system. For example, this system uses very low radiation, and depending on the type of scan required, it can deliver much less radiation to capture both 2D and 3D images. Thus, children who need frequent scanning will be exposed to very low doses of radiation.
• Ultrasounds
• CT scans
• MRIs
• Blood tests
• Joint aspiration
• Bone scans

Non-Surgical Treatments

Based on the outcome of the child’s diagnosis, our pediatric orthopedic doctors will begin with conservative treatments that do not require surgery. These treatment options include:

• Ponseti casting for Clubfoot
• The use of a brace and splint
• Prosthetics
• Injection therapy
• Osteopathic therapy
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Specialized care for kids with cerebral palsy
• Oral and anti-inflammatory medication
• Psychological therapy

Recognized Musculoskeletal Care

Our pediatric orthopedics practice is ranked as one of the best orthopedic treatment centers in Dallas, Arlington, Flower Mound, Frisco, and McKinney, TX . As such, our full-service center provides X-rays, casting, and splinting services.

Specialized and Professional Care

Our doctors are well-trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Because of this, your child will get the best possible care for broken bones, scoliosis, cerebral palsy, and lots more.

Innovative Research

Our doctors are also researchers and they contribute to knowledge in the field of pediatric orthopedics. For Children and adolescents, our doctors make discoveries that improve orthopedic treatment.

Multidisciplinary Care

Medical City Children’s Orthopedics and Sp[ine Specialists will treat any and all musculoskeletal issues your child has. Please give us a call and make an appointment for your child to see one of our doctors or if you prefer an appointment to consult with our orthopedic team as a result of a problem that your child has with his or her bones or joints. If we discover that the child requires the attention of other specialists, we work with physicians who specialize in neurosurgery and developmental medicine.

Sports Injury Experts

We provide specialized care for fractures and other injuries that are sustained during sports. As such, our sports medicine experts can meet the needs of high school athletic teams across the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex.

Accessible Care Across North Texas

Our services are conveniently available at our main hospital and multiple outpatient sites throughout Dallas, Arlington, Flower Mound, Frisco, and McKinney, TX , making it easier for families across the Dallas and Fort Worth  area to access the care their children need, close to home.

Schedule an Appointment with our Pediatric Orthopedic Team

While treating children, our pediatric orthopedic team may use many methods that involve observing the growth of the child, braces and splints, physical therapy, and surgery. In addition, our doctors may also collaborate with other orthopedic specialists to give our young patients the best care they deserve. In conclusion, our goal is to provide the finest treatment that will keep children running, jumping, swinging, and tumbling.

Finally, if you notice that your child needs the attention of a pediatric orthopedic specialist, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors. Finally, the practice is located in five convenient locations: Dallas, Arlington, Flower Mound, Frisco, and McKinney, TX  for families in the Dallas and Fort Worth  area.

Above all, our doctors have experience and expertise in pediatric orthopedic injuries and conditions. Thus, our board-certified doctors specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents and can give your child the care and attention they deserve.

Pediatric Orthopedics Surgical Treatment 

Our doctors are highly skilled in providing children with state-of-the-art surgical and non-surgical treatments for pediatric musculoskeletal injuries, such as lower extremity deformities, cerebral palsy, scoliosis, spinal deformity, differences in leg length, and sports injuries. We will perform a complete diagnosis of your child’s musculoskeletal system, correctly treat the condition, and get your child back to being active. At our offices, our team of doctors delivers customized orthopedic care to children, from birth through adolescence.

By using the latest research to guide our treatments and focusing on the unique needs of our patients, we can deploy the most innovative solutions to complex cases.

We offer advanced diagnostic techniques and treatment procedures while addressing injuries to the bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Also, you can always trust us to provide your child with personalized care in a compassionate environment, along with the confidence that comes from our team’s expertise and knowledge in caring for children with musculoskeletal problems.

Our orthopedic pediatric solutions cater to a wide range of issues that are present at birth (i.e. congenital) or acquired as a child. Additionally, we offer specialized orthopedic expertise for children and adolescents. In our patient-focused center, we maintain a high standard of pediatric treatment excellence. Furthermore, our professional and experienced orthopedic doctors will work as a team to treat and ease the pain associated with the following conditions:

Fusionless Scoliosis Surgical Treatment

Doctors routinely diagnose Scoliosis in children and adolescents. In most cases, the doctors do not treat their scoliosis with surgery. Instead, bracing and physical therapy provide effective treatment for their condition. However, we also have surgical treatment options for severe conditions or for conditions in which non-surgical alternatives did not work. These treatments will treat scoliosis and also maintain the spine’s motion.

In addition to individual treatments, our practice features specialized scoliosis programs that deliver comprehensive care. This includes multidisciplinary teams coordinating advanced techniques—such as fusionless surgery—to preserve spinal flexibility and support long-term mobility.

Complex Pediatric Spinal Deformity Treatment

Children can have complex spinal deformity conditions that may require multidisciplinary attention. Our team will carry out a detailed physical examination. If surgery becomes necessary, we will use surgical navigation, 3D printed models, and low radiation imaging (EOS) to yield top-quality surgical results.

We are committed to a collaborative approach, often partnering with experts in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and rehabilitation medicine to ensure each child receives the most advanced and safest care possible.

Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia becomes detected when an infant or adolescent visits a pediatrician. Confirmation can occur with the help of an ultrasound. Our doctors perform non-operative treatment for infants with hip dysplasia. If the need arises, surgery can take place. Our hip dysplasia program is designed to provide early diagnosis and individualized care, utilizing both non-surgical and surgical interventions to help children achieve the best possible outcomes.

Pediatric Musculoskeletal Injury

A common injury or condition in children occurs in the summer months with children breaking their bones. When these fractures occur in the growing areas of the bone, they need special care so that growth does not become affected. For instance, our team of doctors, surgeons, and specialists can treat sports injuries, dislocations, sprains, and growth plate conditions that are usually found in pediatric athletes.

We can care for these injuries from when they occur until the child returns to play. Our Orthopedic Fracture Clinic is equipped to provide urgent, expert care for all types of childhood fractures and musculoskeletal trauma, ensuring prompt recovery and return to normal activities.

Cerebral Palsy

Our team of physicians comprises experts in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pediatric orthopedics, and neurosurgery care for children who have cerebral palsy. Moreover, this multidisciplinary approach helps to provide the right treatment at the right time. Therefore, ensuring that personalized and efficient care is provided.

We also offer ongoing support through dedicated programs focused on neuromuscular disorders, working closely with families to manage and treat the unique orthopedic challenges cerebral palsy can present.

Clubfoot

The diagnosis of Clubfoot can occur before a baby is born through the help of an ultrasound. Also, our doctors specialize in prenatal counseling and can perform surgical or nonsurgical treatments once the baby is born. One successful treatment is the Ponseti technique which is used to treat clubfoot deformities.

Our clubfoot program ensures that families have access to the latest, most effective interventions, combining expert prenatal advice with state-of-the-art postnatal care.

Our Specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Programs

To provide the highest degree of comprehensive care, we offer dedicated programs for a variety of pediatric orthopedic needs, including:

• Bone Health Program: Focused on the prevention and treatment of childhood bone disorders to promote lifelong skeletal health.
• Concussion Program: Multidisciplinary care for children experiencing head injuries and related musculoskeletal concerns.
• Orthopedic Fracture Clinic: Rapid-access care for fractures and acute musculoskeletal injuries.
• Sarcoma Program: Comprehensive assessment and treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors in children.
• Spina Bifida Center: Integrated care for children with spina bifida and related spinal issues.
• Surgical Oncology Program: Expert surgical management of benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors.

Our approach ensures that each child has access to tailored, innovative care—no matter how complex their orthopedic condition may be.

Other Conditions that We Treat in our Practice Include:

• Musculoskeletal trauma
• Gait abnormalities
• Limb deformities
• Neuromuscular disorders
• ACL injuries and tears
• Pediatric and adolescent sports injuries
• Blount disease
• Spine disorders
• Bowlegs
• Elbow injuries
• Cysts and musculoskeletal tumors
• Knee injuries
• Stress injuries
• Knocked knees
• Osgood-Schlatter disease
• Differences in the length of limbs
• Strains

Diagnosis of Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions

At Medical City Children’s Orthopedics and Spine Specialists, our pediatric orthopedic experts will review the child’s medical history. In addition, we will ask about the child’s daily activities, pains felt, sports, play, and the activities they also get involved in. We will then carry out a detailed inspection of where the pain the child feels emanates from and the surrounding muscles, ligaments, joints, and tendons. This will enable us to detect the cause and condition of the pain.

Our team prides itself on staying at the forefront of pediatric orthopedic care, offering specialized and evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and treating a wide range of childhood orthopedic conditions. We understand that every child is unique, so we carefully consider the specific challenges each condition presents. Some of the conditions we commonly diagnose and treat include:

• Amniotic band birth defects
• Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC)
• Bowed legs (genu varum)
• Boxer fracture and other hand injuries
• Brachial plexus palsy
• Cerebral palsy
• Clavicle fracture (broken collar bone)
• Clubfoot
• Concussion
• Congenital hand differences
• Congenital muscular torticollis
• Femoral anteversion
• Flexible flat feet (pes planus)
• Foot and ankle pain
• Fragility fractures
• Freiberg infraction

Additional conditions that we treat

• Gait abnormalities
• High ankle sprain (syndesmosis sprain)
• Hip disorders, including hip dysplasia
• Idiopathic toe-walking
• Juvenile osteoporosis
• Knock knees (genu valgum)
• Legg-Calvé-Perthes syndrome
• Limb deformities
• Low bone density
• Medial epicondyle avulsion fracture
• Medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints)
• Metabolic bone disease
• Morton neuroma (intermetatarsal neuropathy)
• Multiple fractures
• Osteogenesis imperfecta
• Parathyroid disorders
• Rotator cuff tendinitis
• Scaphoid fracture
• Scoliosis and other spine disorders
• Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
• Spina bifida
• Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis
• Tibial torsion (twisting of the shinbone)
• Transient synovitis of the hip

After gathering enough information about the child’s medical history and also getting results from the physical examination, we will suggest the appropriate imaging and diagnostic tests to determine the best treatment for your child’s condition. These tests include:

• X-rays
• Ultrasounds
• CT scans
• MRIs
• Blood tests
• Joint aspiration
• Bone scans

Non-Surgical Treatments

Based on the outcome of the child’s diagnosis, our pediatric orthopedic doctors will begin with conservative treatments that do not require surgery. These treatment options include:

• Ponseti casting for Clubfoot
• The use of a brace and splint
• Prosthetics
• Injection therapy
• Osteopathic therapy
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Specialized care for kids with cerebral palsy
• Oral and anti-inflammatory medication
• Psychological therapy

Surgical Treatments

If necessary, we can perform the following surgical treatment options:

• Lengthening of the limb, muscle, and tendon
• Reconstruction of the hand and foot
• Reconstruction or replacement of the joint
• Cancerous and non-cancerous tumor removal
• Spinal reconstruction or correction

Schedule an Appointment with our Pediatric Orthopedic Team

At Medical City Children’s Orthopedics and Spine Specialists, your child benefits from the support of a comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care team devoted entirely to the needs of infants, children, and teens. Each member brings specialized training and expertise—ensuring your child receives thorough, compassionate care at every step. Why Choose Pediatric Orthopedics at Medical City Children’s Orthopedics and Spine Specialists?

Recognized Musculoskeletal Care

Our pediatric orthopedics practice is ranked as one of the best orthopedic treatment centers in Arlington, Dallas, Flower Mound, Frisco, and McKinney. As such, our full-service center provides X-rays, casting, and splinting services.

Low-Radiation Imaging

To ensure that children are not exposed to high radiation, we offer the EOS X-ray imaging system.  For example, this system uses very low radiation, and depending on the type of scan required, it can deliver much less radiation to capture both 2D and 3D images. Thus, children who need frequent scanning will be exposed to very low doses of radiation.

Specialized and Professional Care

Our doctors are well-trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery. Because of this, your child will get the best possible care for broken bones, scoliosis, cerebral palsy, and lots more.

Innovative Research

Our doctors are also researchers and they contribute to knowledge in the field of pediatric orthopedics. For children and adolescents, our doctors make discoveries that improve orthopedic treatment.

By staying at the forefront of medical research, our team continues to adopt the latest advancements in pediatric orthopedic care. Our physicians are involved in pioneering work on conditions like spina bifida, youth knee injuries, and the safety of childhood activities such as trampolining. For example, our experts regularly participate in studies that seek to better understand musculoskeletal injuries and develop safer, more effective treatments for kids.

We also strive to improve access to orthopedic care for all children in our communities, including those in underserved populations. Our specialists collaborate on grant-funded projects designed to reduce barriers to treatment and ensure timely, high-quality care for every child. Through ongoing research, clinical trials, and community partnerships, our practice is dedicated to shaping the future of pediatric orthopedics—so your child can benefit from the most current and effective care possible.

Multidisciplinary Care

Medical City Children’s Orthopedics and Spine Specialists will treat any and all musculoskeletal issues your child has. Please give us a call and make an appointment for your child to see one of our doctors or if you prefer an appointment to consult with our orthopedic team as a result of a problem that your child has with his or her bones or joints. If we discover that the child requires the attention of other specialists, we work with physicians who specialize in neurosurgery and developmental medicine.

Our collaborative approach means your child benefits from a coordinated team of experts, ensuring comprehensive care for even the most complex conditions. For example, children with conditions like spina bifida or other neurological disorders may require specialized care that involves not only orthopedic doctors but also neurosurgeons and urologists. By bringing together specialists from various fields, we are able to address every aspect of your child’s health—offering seamless, integrated treatment plans that support the best possible outcomes.

Sports Injury Experts

We provide specialized care for fractures and other injuries that are sustained during sports. As such, our sports medicine experts can meet the needs of high school athletic teams across the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex.

While treating children, our pediatric orthopedic team may use many methods that involve observing the growth of the child, braces and splints, physical therapy, and surgery. In addition, our doctors may also collaborate with other orthopedic specialists to give our young patients the best care they deserve. In conclusion, our goal is to provide the finest treatment that will keep children running, jumping, swinging, and tumbling.

Finally, if you notice that your child needs the attention of a pediatric orthopedic specialist, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors. Finally, the practice is located in five convenient locations: Dallas, Arlington, Flower Mound, Frisco, and McKinney, TX for families in the Dallas and Fort Worth area. Our commitment to outstanding pediatric orthopedic care has earned us national recognition. According to U.S. News & World Report, our specialists consistently rank among the top providers in the country. This distinction highlights the exceptional level of expertise, patient outcomes, and comprehensive services available to families seeking musculoskeletal care for their children.