Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
The orthopaedic surgeons in the Children's Memorial at CDH pediatric program treat trauma, congenital deformities and developmental conditions of the musculoskeletal system including:
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Adolescent and young adult hip deformity
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Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
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Foot deformity
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Pediatric bone conditions
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Scoliosis
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Traumatic injuries
Services
The program offers both non-surgical and surgical treatments to children and adolescents. Whenever appropriate, the surgeons use laparoscopic surgery or other advanced minimally invasive techniques that reduce pain and scarring and enhance recovery. Services include:
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Correction of abnormalities of the foot, gait, hand, hip, leg and spine
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Complex limb reconstruction
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Limb lengthening
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Fracture management
The Team
The medical professionals on the pediatric orthopaedic surgery team are committed to giving dedicated and compassionate care in an environment targeted to the needs of children and their families. The multidisciplinary team includes:
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Children's Memorial specialists, board certified in orthopaedic surgery
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Additional Children's Memorial specialists including pediatric sports medicine specialists, pediatric neurologists, pediatric radiologists and others as needed
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CDH registered nurses
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Physical and occupational therapists
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Medical imaging technicians
Preparing Your Child for Surgery
Surgery can seem frightening - especially to a child. Central DuPage Hospital has a special program to help children feel less nervous about their surgery experience. Click here to find out more about our Pediatric Pre-Op Adventure.
Location
Patient visits are scheduled in the Pediatric Outpatient Center on the first floor of Central DuPage Hospital.
To request a first-time appointment, call 1-800-543-7362 (1-800-KIDS-DOC®). TTY for the hearing impaired 1-800-526-0844.
* Children's Memorial at Central DuPage Hospital is a collaborative program between Central DuPage Hospital and Children's Memorial Hospital. The physicians participating in this program are neither agents of nor employed by Central DuPage Hospital or any of its affiliates.