Pediatric Orthopedic Care
Helping Children in New Jersey Move, Grow, and Heal with Confidence
Injuries and orthopedic conditions can affect how your child plays, moves, or even sleeps. At Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health, our pediatric orthopedics team addresses injuries and disorders of the skeletal system and related muscles to support your child's mobility and well-being.
We care for children and teens across New Jersey, treating everything from everyday fractures to more complex conditions involving bones, muscles, and joints. Our team includes subspecialty-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, and nurses, all with experience caring for children from infancy through young adulthood.
Our approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping your child heal comfortably while protecting their long-term development and mobility.
What We Treat
Our pediatric orthopedics program covers the full range of bone, muscle, and joint conditions. We care for both common injuries and more complex orthopedic disorders, including:
- Articular cartilage injuries
- Back pain in children and teens
- Bone tumors and bone cysts
- Bowlegs and knock knees
- Bunions
- Cerebral palsy (foot, gait, hip, spine issues)
- Club feet and other congenital conditions
- Flat feet
- Fractures and dislocations (including growth plate and hip fractures)
- Growth-related conditions
- Hereditary skeletal disorders
- Hip dysplasia
- Joint injuries
- Kohler’s disease
- Limb length differences
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Scoliosis
- Shin splints
- Spina bifida and spinal tumors
- Sports-related injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Trauma-related injuries
Specialized Fracture Care for Growing Bodies
Proper treatment of fractures in children is essential for healthy bone development. Our team is experienced in setting and managing fractures in the wrist, forearm, elbow, ankle, leg, and hip, always with the goal of preserving natural growth and function.
When surgery is needed, we use pediatric-specific techniques to avoid damage to growth plates. We’re focused not just on healing, but on ensuring your child can return to everyday activities with confidence and comfort.
Personalized Treatments and Services
Not all children with orthopedic conditions need surgery. We tailor each treatment plan based on your child’s diagnosis, age, growth stage, and activity level.
Our services include:
- Casting and bracing
- Orthotics and prosthetics
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Diagnostic imaging
- Pediatric orthopedic surgery
We also take special care with conditions involving growth plates, minimizing complications like limb-length differences or deformities as your child grows.
Collaborative Pediatric Expertise
Your child’s care team includes pediatric orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, and nurses, all of which are trained specifically in caring for children and teens.
For more complex conditions, we collaborate closely with other pediatric subspecialists, including:
- Pediatric neurosurgeons
- Pediatric rheumatologists
- Pediatric emergency physicians
- Musculoskeletal oncologists
- Geneticists
- Pediatric trauma experts
This multidisciplinary approach means your child receives well-rounded care from experts who understand the unique needs of growing bodies.
Answer to Common Pediatric Orthopedic Questions
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Supportive Care Across New Jersey
Families across New Jersey, from Bergen and Middlesex to Monmouth, Ocean, and Essex counties, can count on Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health for accessible, expert pediatric orthopedic care.
Whether you’re seeking a second opinion, recovering from an injury, or managing a long-term orthopedic condition, our team is here to help your child thrive.
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