Pediatric Orthopedics

Experience Excellence at the Region’s Most Preferred Orthopedic Practice

At Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our specialty-trained pediatric orthopedic doctors are dedicated leaders who are committed to providing excellence in orthopedic care that is focused on your child.

As some of the most highly respected orthopedic doctors and surgeons in the region, our pediatric specialists, Dr. Charles Milem, Dr. Keith Moore, Dr. William Martin, Dr. Joseph L. Polio, Dr. Geoffrey Hulse, and Dr. Bryce Meredith, are committed to providing outstanding, patient-centered care to each of our pediatric patients. With years of experience and training in orthopedics, our pediatric orthopedists excel in thoroughly and accurately assessing, diagnosing, and treating childhood musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. They also offer a wide array of traditional treatment methods as well as state-of-the-art surgeries, including arthroscopy.

No matter what orthopedic injury or condition is keeping your child from enjoying an active childhood, you can count on our pediatric orthopedic experts to provide the compassionate, individualized care your child needs to get back to enjoying their childhood.

When to See a Pediatric Orthopedic Specialist

If your child has been experiencing any of the following signs or symptoms for more than a few days, we recommend that you schedule an appointment with one of our doctors specializing in pediatric orthopedics.

  • Difficulty sleeping due to pain
  • Joint stiffness
  • Limping
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Pins-and-needles sensations
  • Swelling
  • Walking is painful or difficult

Our specialty-trained pediatric orthopedic doctors will work with you and your child to diagnose the musculoskeletal problem and then design a treatment plan specifically for your child. Orthopedic injuries and conditions that our doctors specializing in pediatric orthopedics see include:

  • Concussions
  • Congenital hand differences
  • Fractures
  • Little league syndrome, or pitcher’s elbow
  • Overuse injuries
  • Sports-related injuries
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Tendonitis
  • Trauma injuries

 

 

Excellence in Pediatric Care: What to Expect

At Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, our pediatric orthopedic specialists strive to provide the best musculoskeletal care available in northwest Kentucky.

Our pediatric orthopedic experts have extensive knowledge about the musculoskeletal system as well as the different types of injuries and conditions pediatric patients may experience. They also understand that each patient is unique. That’s why they are committed to taking a patient-centered approach to care to provide each patient with the best treatment solution.

When developing a personalized treatment plan, our pediatric orthopedic experts will first recommend any applicable conservative treatment options. These nonsurgical treatments may include receiving physical therapy from a physical therapist, wearing a brace, or taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication. Many times, these measures can bring about gradual improvements that can greatly reduce or eliminate the pain your child is experiencing.

However, if nonoperative care is not effective or becomes less effective over time, our pediatric orthopedic surgeons will discuss your child’s surgical options and help determine which surgery is right for your child. Rest assured that our orthopedic surgeons not only have the expertise and exceptional skills needed to perform the required surgery, but they also have access to leading-edge surgical equipment, which helps to ensure the best outcomes possible.

If our pediatric orthopedic surgeons believe that a special type of surgery is the best option for your child, they will educate you and your child on the full process as well as the steps that need to be taken during recovery. Our pediatric orthopedic surgeons will also answer any questions you or your child may have about the procedure.

Request an Appointment

If your child is experiencing an orthopedic problem, contact us today at (270) 926-4100 or request an appointment online.