Pediatric Orthopedics in Kansas City
Pediatric Musculoskeletal Injuries
About Pediatric Orthopedics
Kids are the most active members of our families and suffer musculoskeletal injuries just like adults. However, because children are still growing, their bones have growth plates which often make their injuries different than adult injuries.
Athletic injuries account for a substantial number of pediatric musculoskeletal
injuries, and many of these are unique to children who are still growing.
Inflammation of the growth plates (known as apophysitis or osteochondrosis) is common in active kids, and examples include Osgood-Schlatter disease, jumper’s knee, and Sever’s disease. Overuse injuries like Little Leaguer’s Shoulder and elbow OCD (“osteochondritis dissecans”) are common in young throwing athletes.
Our Services
Strains & Sprains
A sprain is an injury to a ligament caused by a force that exceeds the ligament’s tensile strength. Children’s ligaments are stronger relative to their bones. It is critical when diagnosing a sprain in children there is no underlying fracture.
Please call our office at 913-642-0200 to schedule any pediatric orthopedic appointments. We currently do not see patients for long standing genetic or chronic issues.
SYMPTOMS
- Pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Instability
- Inability to bear weight
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Rest
- Ice
- Crutches
- Elevation
- Immobilization
- Non-Weight-bearing bracing
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Surgical repair of tendons or ligaments
Fractures
Our doctors are experts in fracture management, and your child’s fracture can often be evaluated and treated in our clinic for convenience.
SYMPTOMS
- Pain
- Deformity
- Swelling
- Stiffness
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Bracing
- Casting
- Splinting
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Surgical repair
Sports Injuries
Athletic injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal conditions that our providers treat. Early orthopedic care for sports-related injuries can help kids return to sport quickly and safely.
SYMPTOMS
- Pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Instability
- Inability to bear Wweight
NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Rest
- Ice
- Crutches
- Elevation
- Immobilization
- Bracing
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Shoulder stabilization (Bankart Repair)
- Elbow UCL repair/Reconstruction
- Elbow OCD repair
- Wrist fracture reduction & casting
- Hip labral repair
- Knee meniscus repair
- Knee ACL repair
- Knee OCD repair/fixation
- Ankle ligament repair/reconstruction
- Cartilage repair
Concussions
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). It is crucial to turn to a professional after any head injury due to the possibility of long-term effects if the concussion goes unmanaged.
TREATMENTS
- Body & brain rest
- Adequate sleep
- Cognitive therapy (with a concussion specialist)
- Reduced mental exertion
- IMPACT concussion testing
- Return-to-Sport programs
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