Conditions & Treatments
The pediatric orthopaedic surgeons at Brenner are experts in performing orthopaedic surgeries on children of all ages, from infants to young adults. We have expertise in the treatment of multiple conditions, as well as traumatic injury, and perform all types of orthopaedic operations on pediatric patients every day. The leading pediatric orthopaedic surgery unit in western North Carolina, we help our patients get better through diagnosis, treatment, surgery and extensive follow-up care.
Congenital Health Problems
Congenital health problems are health problems that occur while a baby is developing.
Acquired Health Problems
Acquired health problems are health problems that occur in children after they are born.
Conditions & Treatments
Bone and soft tissue tumors – tumors that originate in the bone or skeleton and in muscle or fat
Treatment may include surgical removal of the tumor; we work closely with Brenner pediatric oncologists to create a treatment plan that is the most effective for each child and tumor type.
Bow legs – a condition in which legs “bow” out from the body or are not straight
Surgery is performed to realign or straighten the legs.
Brachial plexus palsy – a condition in which the group of nerves that control movement in the arms and hands is damaged, leading to limited or no movement
Careful monitoring of a child’s development is an essential component of the treatment plan for brachial plexus palsy. We will repair any bone dislocation, breaks or fractures that occur. Treatment may also include tendon lengthening and bone reshaping. Brenner’s pediatric orthopaedic surgeons also treat Erb’s palsy, a condition that causes paralysis in the hand.
Broken and fractured bones – breaks in a bone
Surgery is performed to realign a broken or fractured bone.
Clubfoot – a congenital condition in which one or both feet turn inward
Surgery is performed to correctly align ligaments, tendons and other joints in the foot and ankle.
Congenital deformities – parts of the body that do not develop properly during a baby’s development
Treatment is dependent upon the type and location of the deformity.
Foot and ankle conditions – all types of orthopaedic conditions that affect the foot and ankle, including flat foot, bunions and toe deformities
Treatment may include rebuilding the soft tissue and bone in the foot and/or ankle.
Hand, wrist and arm conditions – all types of orthopaedic conditions that affect the hand, wrist and arm, including tumors and deformities of the hand, such as webbing of the fingers.
Treatment may include rebuilding the soft tissue and bone in the hand, wrist and/or arms.
Hip dysplasia – a condition in which the hip does not form correctly; the two types of hip dysplasia are unstable or dislocated dysplasia (the ball is out of the socket) and stable dysplasia (the socket is too small for the ball to fit)
Treatments for this condition depend upon its type and the age of the patient. One potential treatment is to clean out a patient’s hip socket, so that the bone properly fits; in older children, we might reshape the hip’s ball so that it fits better into the socket.
Knee conditions – all types of orthopaedic knee conditions, including an ACL and meniscal tears.
Surgery to reconstruct the ACL, along with rehabilitation, may be part of the treatment plan.
Knock knees – a condition in which the knees angle inward and touch one another.
Surgery is performed to realign or straighten the patient’s legs.
Leg length discrepancy – a condition in which the legs are not the same length.
Surgery may be performed to either lengthen the shorter leg or shorten the longer leg.
Scoliosis – a condition in which there is a greater than 10 degree curvature of the spine.
Spinal fusion surgery in the Spinal Deformity Clinic may be performed to straighten the spine.
Spina bifida – a congenital birth defect in which the spine and backbone do not close before birth; in some cases, the spine may stick out of the back.
Surgery may be performed by Brenner’s pediatric neurosurgeons to close the opening and fix existing spinal deformities.
Sports injury – any type of injury that occurs during a sporting activity.
Surgical treatments for sports injuries may include repairing or realigning a patient’s bone or bones.
Sprains and strains – injuries to the ligaments.
Treatment may include medical management and rehabilitation, as well as rest, ice, compression and elevation.
Tibial torsion – a condition in which the shin bone is twisted, causing the foot to turn inward.
Surgery may be performed to realign the ligaments, tendons and joints.
Trauma – any type of orthopaedic condition caused by a traumatic injury.
An orthopaedic surgeon trained to provide care for children is always on call at Brenner Children’s Hospital’s emergency department to care for pediatric patients with trauma-related issues. We perform trauma-related operations for all types of conditions. Whether a child has an accident riding a bike or in a car, a surgical expert is ready to assist and treat him or her.