Kid’s bones are different.

Fractures are an extremely common injury sustained by children; in fact, it is probably the most common reason for a child to visit an orthopedic surgeon.

Other common reasons to visit a pediatric orthopedic specialist include scoliosis, clubfoot, congenital hip dysplasia, growth plate injuries resulting in growth abnormalities, spine, hip, and other deformities of the bone.

A pediatric orthopedist treats an injury, birth abnormality, or growth disorder in children uniquely different than the orthopedist treating adult bone disorders because kid’s bones are different! In fact...

• Kid’s bones have superior healing capacity. This means surgeons treat children differently, and more often non-operatively.
• Kid’s bones bend better without breaking.  The fractures often do not separate because of this pliability.
• Kid’s bones have growth plates where they are producing new cells rapidly.  A fracture or damage to the growth plate area requires close monitoring by a doctor.

Dr. Stephen Eckrich is known for his pediatric specialty and experience in treating a wide array of bone maladies in children.