How Do You Know When You Need a Pediatric Orthopedist?
By Dr. David Lin Children are not small adults; their physiology is different and as a result, they may be diagnosed and treated differently for myriad disorders and types of injuries. Most children are referred to our practice by their pediatrician or an ER doctor. But as a parent, how do you know when to […]
Early Intervention for Childhood Hip Dysplasia
By Joshua Strassberg, MD, FAAOS Hip dysplasia is a deformity in which the child’s hip socket doesn’t fully cover the ball portion of the femur or upper thigh bone, causing the hip joint to become partially or completely dislocated. Most children with hip dysplasia are born with this condition, but unless the child’s hip is […]
Diagnosing & Treating Scoliosis in Children
Scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine, affects two to three percent of the population, representing an estimated six to nine million people in the U.S., according to the National Scoliosis Foundation. Most affected are: Curvature of the spine can affect anyone. Athletes like Olympic swimmers Jessica Ashwood and Aritza Correia, and professional golfer Katie […]
