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Shin Splints in Children and Teens

Little boy holding his knee on the ground during sport competition

What Are Shin Splints? Shin splints are common among young (and older) athletes—and they hurt. Shin splints typically present as pain associated with inflammation of the tissue along the inner edge of the tibia (the shinbone). The tissue involved may be muscles, tendons, and the bone tissue around the tibia. The pain is usually felt […]

Understanding Cerebral Palsy

Mother assisting son with cerebral palsy

What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) describes a group of disorders that affect a child’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. Cerebral palsy is caused by brain injury or atypical brain development that happens around the time of birth or early in life. One in 320 children in the United States has […]

The Role of A Pediatric Orthopedist

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A pediatric orthopedist is a medical doctor who specializes in evaluating and treating babies, children, and adolescents who have conditions or injuries that affect their bones, muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments. This specialist has undergone extensive medical education and training—not only in medical school but with a residency in orthopedic surgery and further subspecialty training […]

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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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