Fracture & Trauma Care

Orthopedic surgeons at Miller Children’s offer diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical treatment for a wide range of fractures, sprains, strains and traumatic injuries in children and adolescents. The team focuses on the operative and non-operative treatment of traumatic injuries in children.

Fractures

After a bone fracture, new bone cells fill the gap and repair the break. Miller Children’s orthopedic care team applies a strong plaster cast to keep the bone in the correct position until it heals. If the fracture is complicated, the pediatric orthopedic surgeons insert metal pins and plates to better stabilize the fracture while the bone heals.

Trauma Care

Board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeons work closely with the emergency department and trauma care teams to provide coordinated care for children with musculoskeletal injuries. Acute injuries are evaluated on consultation in the emergency room of the hospital.

The Pediatric Orthopedic Center provides comprehensive care to patients and their patients, including:

• Consultation
• Diagnosis
• Treatment of traumatic injuries
• Long-term follow-up care
• Chronic injury evaluation and management
• Second opinions on the management of acute or recent injuries