Pediatrics
At Great Basin Orthopaedics, medicine is personal.
As a parent, your job is to care for the well being of your children. But there are times when you need a specialist — someone dedicated to helping your child grow, heal or develop. That’s where we come in.
The physicians at Great Basin Orthopaedics are trained in the care of children’s delicate musculoskeletal health. Whether your child has suffered a trauma, a birth defect or genetic anomalies or is experiencing problems with walking or posture, we are here to lend a helping hand.
Below are some resources regarding conditions and traumas most often suffered by children:
General
- Bone, Joint, and Muscle Infections in Children
- Down Syndrome: Musculoskeletal Effects
- Growth Plate Fractures
- High School Sports Injuries
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Lawn Mower Injuries in Children
- What Is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon?
Shoulder & Elbow
Hip & Thigh
- Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)
- Limb Length Discrepancy
- Pediatric Thighbone (Femur) Fracture
Knee & Lower Leg
- Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
- Bowed Legs
- Patellar Dislocation and Instability in Children (Unstable Kneecap)
- The Limping Child
Foot & Ankle
Neck & Back
- Back Pain in Children
- Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
- Spinal Deformity in Children with Myelomeningocele
Treatments & Surgeries
- About Casts (video)
- Care of Casts and Splints
- Children's Clubfoot: Treatment with Casting or Operation?
Safety
- All-Terrain Vehicle Safety
- Backpack Safety
- Bicycle Safety
- Child Safety Seats
- Helmet Safety
- Inline Skating Injury Prevention
- Lawn Mower Safety
- Playground Safety Checklist
- Playground Safety Guide
- Playground Safety: Tips for Kids
- Scooter-Related Injury Prevention
- Skateboarding Safety
- Sledding Injury Prevention
- Swimming Safety: Tips for the Pool
Health & Fitness
- Early Prevention of Osteoporosis
- Female Athlete Triad: Problems Caused by Extreme Exercise and Dieting
- Flexibility Exercises for Young Athletes
- Healthy Bones at Every Age
- Physical Activity for Children
- The Impact of Childhood Obesity on Bone, Joint, and Muscle Health
- Weight-Bearing Exercise for Women and Girls