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OrthopedicsOrthopedics is the branch of medicine concerned with diseases, injuries, and other conditions of the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system consists of the body's bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. |
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The Pediatric Orthopedics Team Return to the Disorders, Diseases and Organ Topics Home Page Visit the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Orthopedic Center page. |
Pediatric orthopedics specializes in the management and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions that only affect children - from birth through adolescence. Children are not just small adults and they require very special care to address their needs as they grow and develop.