The orthopedic center at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital treats developmental disorders and congenital, neuromuscular and post-traumatic issues. Board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeons perform over 600 surgeries annually, specializing in bone and soft tissue tumors, foot and lower extremities, hand and upper extremities, hip deformities and reconstruction, trauma, spine deformities, scoliosis and sports medicine. The EOS Imaging System, which uses two to three times less radiation than X-rays, offers extremely detailed images of patients in a standing position, easing anxieties and ideal for those requiring multiple X-rays. It is the only children’s hospital in the state and among just a few nationally to use ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation technology for kids. Its 7D Surgical Navigation platform for intraoperative navigation for spinal deformity surgeries eliminates radiation exposure, cutting operative times and improving accuracy of screw placements in even the smallest patients. Its bone and soft tissue tumor program is the area’s only program with a fellowship-trained surgeon in pediatric orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal oncology. The Clubfoot Clinic is one of a few hospitals offering the “Ponseti Method” as a nonsurgical treatment for congenital foot abnormality. Pre-op training classes for scoliosis surgery patients greatly reduce length of stay, thanks to better family and patient preparation for post-op mobility and spine precautions. The surgical center also lessens anxieties for patients and families with kid-designed operating rooms, a pre-op playroom and a highly regarded medical team.
