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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.

Young boy pitching the ball in a baseball game

Common Injuries in Baseball and Softball

A boy child in pajamas lies on a black leather sofa in the evening, watching a movie on a laptop online via the Internet

The Importance of Rest and Recovery For Young Athletes

Smiling asian preteen girl lying in hospital bed with broken arm in colored cast

Managing Sports-Related Fractures

Two happy children eating apples

Nutrition and Bone Health For Adolescent Athletes

Young girl with fractured wrist in the doctor's office, the pediatrist is checking her bandage and visiting her, kids and healthcare concept

Identifying and Treating Scaphoid Fractures

Female teenager hand touching painful twisted or ankle sprain,feel ache,ankle injury after exercise at park,asian child girl have leg pain or broken ankle,problem,accident while running,playing on the lawn

Understanding and Treating Os Trigonum Syndrome

First steps of a little girl. A blond toddler learning to walk at home with the help of loving mother.

The Pediatric Physical Exam and Gait Cycle Development 

Group photo of doctors at The Pediatric Orthopedic Center

The Pediatric Orthopedic Center Turns 30!

Samara Friedman, MD, Anna Katsman, MD, Sarah Stelma, MD, and Alexandra D'Agostini, MD

Featured as Power Players in Sports Medicine

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. (Walk-in fees may apply.)

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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