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What is orthopedics?

Orthopedics, or orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital conditions.

What are they symptoms of scoliosis?

Each child may experience symptoms differently, but the most common symptoms of scoliosis are:

• Difference in hip height or position
• Difference in shoulder height
• Head is not centered with the rest of the body
• Difference in shoulder blade height or position
• When your child is standing straight, there is a noticeable difference in the way the arms hang beside the body
• When your child is bending forward, the sides of the back appear different in height

Scoliosis is more common in girls than boys.

Ask Questions & Partner with the Care Team

It is very important that you ask questions about your child’s visit to Miller Children’s Orthopedic Specialty Center. Miller Children’s values your input as a parent and wants you to make informed decisions for your child. No question is too small or unimportant.

• Keep your child at ease by explaining that the doctor and care team are here to help.
• Comfort your child through the process of the visit, exam and procedures or tests.
• When a parent understands the diagnosis and treatment plan fully, they can help ease their child’s worries and can answer their questions.

Online Pediatric Orthopedics Resources

• KidsHealth
  
• Ponseti International
• The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America