Pediatric Orthopaedics

Children and adolescents have unique orthopaedic needs as their bones, joints, muscles, and growth plates continue to develop. At Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, our pediatric orthopaedic doctor provides advanced diagnosis and treatment for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions affecting growing children and teens ages 5 through 18 throughout Northeast Ohio.

Whether your child is experiencing a sports-related injury, developmental condition, congenital disorder, or fracture, our pediatric orthopaedic surgeon delivers personalized care focused on restoring function, supporting healthy growth, and helping young patients return to the activities they enjoy.

Expert Pediatric Orthopaedic Care for Growing Bodies

Our doctors always begin with conservative treatment options whenever possible. Many pediatric orthopaedic conditions can be effectively treated with activity modification, bracing, casting, physical therapy, and other nonsurgical approaches designed specifically for growing children and adolescents.

If surgery becomes necessary, our pediatric orthopaedic doctor uses advanced techniques designed to preserve growth, restore function, and promote long-term musculoskeletal health.

Our pediatric orthopaedic doctor is highly skilled in:

• Bone fractures and broken bone treatment
• Clubfoot treatment
• Developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Joint dislocations
• Meniscus injuries and tears
• Pediatric sports injuries
• Sprain and strain treatment
• Torn ligament treatment

For young patients who require surgery, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center offers several innovative treatment options. Biologic therapy surgeries developed at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center have advanced care for young patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and joint cartilage loss. The proprietary FlashFix™ technique combines arthroscopic repair or reconstruction with a patient’s own biologic material in a collagen wrap to significantly improve healing and strength.

In another revolutionary procedure pioneered at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, the Reveille® Cartilage Processor allows damaged cartilage to be repaired using a patient's own cartilage in a single surgery rather than requiring multiple procedures over time. This innovative technique yields outstanding results and helps active youth return to sports and other activities sooner.