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
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.
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.
When You Need Us: Orthopedic Treatment Offered in Locations Throughout South Florida
The Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute is comprised of a dedicated team of orthopedic surgeons, specialists and advanced practice professionals specialized in pediatric orthopedic care, fracture care, sports injury management, and other pediatric needs. The team offers timely appointments for acute sports injuries and fracture care in over 6 locations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
For after-hours care when are the orthopedic clinics are closed, Nicklaus Children’s pediatric urgent care facilities, South Florida’s only pediatric urgent care centers exclusively for kids, are open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and to evaluate, diagnose and treat children and adolescents under age 21 with minor injuries and fractures. Follow up care is then offered within the week with an orthopedic specialist at one of our 6 community-based locations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
The Miguel "Mike" B. Fernandez Family Pediatric Trauma Center at Nicklaus Children's Hospital Emergency Department, home of only two freestanding pediatric trauma centers in the state of Florida and the only freestanding pediatric trauma center in South Florida, also offers emergency orthopedic care open 24 hours.
At Nicklaus Children’s, families can count on the peace of mind that their child receives expert pediatric orthopedic care, wherever they are, whenever they need it, because here is where children matter most.
To schedule an appointment with a pediatric orthopedic specialist, please call 305-662-8366.