NJ’s Leading Pediatric Scoliosis Specialists

The Pediatric Orthopedic Center, located in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, is one of the leading practices for scoliosis treatment in the tri-state area. We are the only pediatric orthopedic practice and scoliosis center in northern New Jersey to offer low-dose EOS X-ray imaging, which uses 10 times less radiation than traditional x-rays. We also offer on-site bracing when needed, so patients don’t need to travel elsewhere for a Rigo Cheneau brace.

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Dr. Mark Rieger

About Dr. Rieger

Dr. Mark Rieger is a board certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon, and is one of the most trusted scoliosis specialists in New Jersey and the larger tri-state area. Dr. Rieger has treated thousands of scoliosis patients in his career, and is a frequently requested speaker and lectures extensively to physicians, nurses, physical therapists, trainers and parents.

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA), and the Orthopedic Research Society (ORS).

Dr. Mark Rieger is a board certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon, and is one of the most trusted scoliosis specialists in New Jersey and the larger tri-state area. 

Dr. Rieger has treated thousands of scoliosis patients in his career, and is a frequently requested speaker and lectures extensively to physicians, nurses, physical therapists, trainers and parents.

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA), and the Orthopedic Research Society (ORS).

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Sarah Stelma

About Dr. Stelma

Dr. Sarah Stelma is a board-certified Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, with a subspecialty focus in scoliosis. Dr. Stelma completed a Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. She served as Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Tufts Medical School, as well as Chief Resident of Orthopaedic Surgery at Tufts Medical Center. Along with Dr. Reiger, Dr. Stelma makes The Pediatric Orthopedic Center the top choice for compassionate and expert scoliosis care in New Jersey.

Dr. Sarah Stelma is a board-certified Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, with a subspecialty focus in scoliosis. 

Dr. Stelma completed a Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. She served as Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Tufts Medical School, as well as Chief Resident of Orthopaedic Surgery at Tufts Medical Center. Along with Dr. Reiger, Dr. Stelma makes The Pediatric Orthopedic Center the top choice for compassionate and expert scoliosis care in New Jersey.

NJ & NY Hospital Affiliations

Our Scoliosis Methodology

A conservative treatment philosophy drives all of our clinicians. We will advocate for nonoperative scoliosis treatment unless it has been shown to be ineffective or if surgery has been proven to be the best treatment option. Techniques used in our practice today have allowed us to have a 96% success rate at treating patients non-surgically. That means that almost 96% of patients who normally would have been indicated for scoliosis surgery 30 years ago are now treated with other non-surgical treatments and avoid surgery altogether.

A conservative treatment philosophy drives all of our clinicians. We will advocate for nonoperative scoliosis treatment unless it has been shown to be ineffective or if surgery has been proven to be the best treatment option.

Techniques used in our practice today have allowed us to have a 96% success rate at treating patients non-surgically. That means that almost 96% of patients who normally would have been indicated for scoliosis surgery 30 years ago are now treated with other non-surgical treatments and avoid surgery altogether.

FIREFLY® Technology: Personalized Surgical Planning

When preparing for scoliosis surgery, The Pediatric Orthopedic Center uses FIREFLY® Technology from Mighty Oak Medical. This patient-specific technology utilizes a patient’s CT scan to create a tailored surgical plan, anatomically matched 3D printed drill guides, and an anatomically exact bone model of the patient’s spine. This comprehensive approach enables the surgeon to place screws faster and more accurately, creating the ideal technology for successful scoliosis surgery.

Rapid Recovery Pathway Treatment for Scoliosis

When surgery is needed, the surgeons at The Pediatric Orthopedic Center use the Rapid Recovery Pathway system in scoliosis surgery and 95% of our patients are walking the next day, sent home within 36 hours of surgery, and completely off narcotics.

a before and after of scoliosis surgery on a spine

Rapid Recovery System: A Better Approach To Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery.

Our EOS Imaging System

Many parents express concern about exposing their child or teenager to radiation during an X-ray or CT scan. We are physicians, but we are also parents, so we fully appreciate their concern.
Using only about 10% of the radiation of traditional X-rays, EOS imaging is a low-dose x-ray, 2D/3D imaging technology that provides a detailed x-ray image of bones with more accurate information than traditional x-rays. The EOS system allows for more accurate assessment and—as a result—better, more precise treatments.

We are the only pediatric orthopedic practice and scoliosis center in northern New Jersey to offer the EOS imaging technology.

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Urgent Care for Acute Injuries (Cedar Knolls)

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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