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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.

Woman wounding bandage around little boy's wrist, close up view

Signs My Child Needs to See a Pediatric Orthopedist

A young soccer player with a head injury recieves medical attention

At-home Tips to Prevent Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes

In-Toeing & Out-Toeing: What Parents Need to Know About Toddler Gait

In-Toeing & Out-Toeing: What Parents Need to Know About Toddler Gait

Mother helping her female newborn baby daughter with hip excercise to prevent hip dysplasia

Signs of Hip Dysplasia in Infants: What Every Parent Should Know

a child's arm is broken. little boy with a fractured limb outdoors. fracture injury in the summer holiday. kid is moving fingers in plaster cast on the arm

Fracture or Just a Strain? When to Seek Medical Attention and When to Worry

kid with knee pain, isolated background

Knock Knees and Bowlegs: What’s Normal and When to Worry

Pediatrician wraps bandage around child's wrist in the event of a sprain or accident

How Do I Know If My Child Has a Broken Bone, a Sprain, or a Strain?

Stretching Strategies for Knee & Heel Pain

Helping Kids Stay Active: Stretching Strategies for Knee & Heel Pain

Hip Dysplasia in Infants: Risks & Treatment

Breech Birth & Beyond: Understanding Hip Dysplasia in Infants

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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