Orthopedic Care
We understand the special needs of children with bone, joint and muscle problems. Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital's Pediatric orthopedic services offers the evaluation and treatment of infants, children and adolescents with orthopedic disorders. Patients are seen in an intimate clinic setting jointly by a team of physicians and physical therapists which greatly improves the quality of care.
Conditions Treated
Conditions we have expertise in include, but are not limited to:
- Achondroplasia
- Cerebral Palsy
- Club Foot
- Femoral Anteversion
- Hip Developmental Dysplasia/Dislocation
- Internal Tibial Torsion
- Kyphosis
- Limb Malalignment and inequality
- Marfan Syndrome
- Metatarsus Adductus
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Neurofibromatosis
- Osteochondroma
- Perthes Disease
- Scoliosis
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
- Spina Bifida
- Toe Walking
- Vertical Talus
Upper Extremity Clinic
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital's Upper Extremity Clinic offers services for the evaluation and treatment of infants, children and adolescents with injuries of the hand, wrist and upper extremity in addition to the following:
- Acquired/traumatic hand injuries
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Arthrogyposis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Congenital hand conditions
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Upper Extremity Orthopedic conditions
Treatments
Treatment may include:
- Active and/or passive range of motion
- Splinting
- Casting
- Use of therapeutic modalities
- Home exercise program
X-rays are also available onsite.