Pediatric Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Spinal Surgery

Compassionate care from the region’s most experienced pediatric orthopedic team

Children’s orthopedic care needs are different from those of adults. Read more here to learn how our services are tailored to address the unique needs of children and teens.

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Children have different orthopedic needs than adults. They often require specialized care and recover best in facilities designed specially for them. That’s why Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is comprised of surgeons, advanced practice professionals, radiologists, and anesthesiologists who specialize exclusively in the care of children. The Orthopedic, Sports Health and Spine Institute focuses on the treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions in children. No matter what service your child needs, we strive to create an environment that is comfortable and safe for them.

Pediatric orthopedic programs and services

Orthopedics for kids: treatments and procedures

Conditions We Treat

Bridge Enhanced ACL Restoration

The Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute at Nicklaus Children’s now offers bridge enhanced ACL restoration (BEAR implant) for patients in need of ACL reconstruction surgery. This procedure, for those who qualify, involves the placement of an implant that enables the ACL to heal itself over time, rather than traditional surgery that involves replacing the ACL.

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A leader in children’s orthopedics

Our institute is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best children’s orthopedic programs available. Our pediatric orthopedics department was one of six initial sectors established during our founding in 1950. In fact, it was an orthopedic surgeon who was responsible for the hospital’s creation. Today, our team consists of highly trained and bilingual orthopedic technicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurse coordinators, support personnel, residents, and fellows. Our physicians perform over 1,400 surgical procedures each year while the pediatric orthopedic surgery department facilitates an additional 34,000 outpatient visits annually. 

Emergency treatment when you need it most

The Miguel "Mike" B. Fernandez Family Pediatric Trauma Center at Nicklaus Children's Hospital Emergency Department is one of only two freestanding pediatric trauma centers in the state of Florida and the only freestanding pediatric trauma center in South Florida.

Our unique transportation service, LifeFlight® Critical Care Transport Program, provides tertiary transport care for physicians and hospitals across South Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin America. We understand the importance of getting your child immediate assistance, so Nicklaus Children’s Hospital gives patients definitive care for their injury on the spot. At our pediatric orthopedics center, families can leave with the peace of mind that their child has received full, comprehensive treatment.  

40,000

Program outpatient consults hosted annually

1,478

Pediatric orthopedic surgeries performed annually

9

Orthopedic surgeons in the program
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Stories to Inspire

At only 12 years of age, Colt is already an accomplished motocross racer. In January 2020, Colt went from being at the top of his game to enduring a devastating injury at a moment's notice. During a training event in Georgia, Colt jumped off the side of his motorcycle and felt his knee pop. He had torn his ACL.
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