Consult with your child’s primary care physician to find the best solution for your child.
A child’s orthopedic problems are different than those of an adult. Because children are still growing, their body’s response to injuries, infections, and deformities may be quite different than that of a full-grown person. Many of the problems children have with their bones and joints don’t even occur in adults. Even for the same problem that an adult might have, the evaluation and treatment is usually quite different for a child. It is often more difficult to examine, talk to and figure out what is happening with children, compared with adults. This is especially true when the child is very young. Pediatric orthopedists are experts in treating children due to their specialized training. A pediatric orthopedists office is often set up specifically to deal with children and therefore is friendlier and less threatening to young patients. They also have a lot of experience taking care of anxious parents and grandparents, and know about the worry that goes along with having a child with an orthopedic problem.