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Our clinicians at The Pediatric Orthopedic Center are experts in pediatric musculoskeletal conditions. They’ve been trained in some of the most competitive residency and fellowship programs in the country, hold prestigious teaching positions and regularly publish peer-reviewed research. This blog is a space for them to go deeper on topics and help educate our patients.

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Summer Sports and Growing Bodies: What Every NJ Parent Should Know

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ACL Tears in Young Athletes: What Every Sports Parent Should Know

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Youth Football Safety: Protecting Your Child on the Field

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How to Prevent Soccer Injuries in Kids and Teens

What Parents Should Know About ACL Injuries in Young Athletes

How EOS Imaging Improves Scoliosis Monitoring in Children and Teens

Understanding Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Summer Baseball Safety for Kids: Avoiding Common Little League Injuries

What It’s Like to Wear a Rigo Chêneau Brace

Our Convenient Locations

Cedar Knolls

218 Ridgedale Avenue
Suite 101
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

Springfield

609 Morris Avenue
2nd Floor
Springfield, NJ 07081

Wayne

246 Hamburg Turnpike
Suite 304
Wayne, NJ 07470

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Know Before Your First Visit

Verify the date and time of your appointment. You may be required to complete new patient paperwork or provide personal information prior to being seen by your doctor. Please arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to your appointment time.

Confirm the address and location of your appointment. The Pediatric Orthopedic Center has four convenient locations in New Jersey. Confirm with the front desk staff the office location for your visit.

Be aware of travel issues and delays. Be mindful of any driving conditions, road construction detours and parking requirements to ensure you arrive for your appointment on time.

Urgent Care for Acute Injuries (Cedar Knolls)

Expert pediatric orthopedic care, no appointment needed. Our board-certified specialists are here to swiftly treat your child’s orthopedic needs, saving you time and worry.

Walk-In Hours Update

*Urgent and Acute Injuries Only during Urgent Care/Walk-in Clinic hours. To find out if your child’s injury qualifies for a walk-in visit, click here. A walk-in fee will apply to any after-hours visits that are not scheduled in advance.

Monday:

Regular Hours: 9am-5pm
Walk-in Hours* (Cedar Knolls): 5pm-8pm

Tuesday:

Regular Hours: 9am-5pm
Walk-in Hours* (Cedar Knolls): 5pm-8pm

Wednesday:

Regular Hours: 9am-5pm
Walk-in Hours* (Cedar Knolls): 5pm-8pm

Thursday:

Regular Hours: 9am-5pm
Walk-in Hours* (Cedar Knolls): 5pm-8pm

Friday:

Regular Hours: 8am-5pm
NO walk-in hours.

Saturday:

Walk-in Hours* (Cedar Knolls): 10am-2pm

Sunday: Closed

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