Everything To Know About Hamstring Muscle Injuries In Teen Athletes

A soccer player feels a hamstring injury.

What is a Hamstring Strain? The hamstrings are the group of three muscles — the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus — that run down the back of the leg from the thigh to the knee and help bend/flex the knee and extend/ straighten the hip. A hamstring strain, sometimes called a pulled hamstring, involves straining […]

Brachial Plexus Injuries and Treatment 

A mother holds a very young, happy baby.

Brachial Plexus Injury—An Overview The group of nerves that run from the neck to the arm is called the brachial plexus. These nerves control the arm’s muscle strength and sensation. A brachial plexus injury (BPI) stems from the nerves being overstretched or torn, and affects movement and feeling in the arm and wrist. There are […]

The Limping Child

A child speaks with their doctor about their limping problems.

At some time in their lives, most children will limp. Most of the time, this is due to a minor injury and will improve on its own with time. Persistent limping can be a challenge for both doctors and parents.  Question To Ask If Your Child Is Limping Causes Of Limping In Children  Injury:  The […]

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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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