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Specialized Care for Young People

At Wellstar, our pediatric orthopedic specialists provide comprehensive, compassionate bone and joint care for children and teens. We know that kids are not just little adults. Their bones and joints are still growing, and they need specialized expertise when an injury or disease slows them down.

Orthopedic challenges can stem from many causes, including overuse, injury and genetics. From common setbacks, like a broken bone, to more complex orthopedic conditions, we use the latest technology and treatments to provide care, including minimally invasive surgical techniques which typically help reduce discomfort and recovery time. We look at the whole child to assess how an orthopedic condition affects their overall health and wellness.

Finding an effective approach to care that’s right for each individual is always our priority. When clinical expertise is needed, our fellowship-trained Wellstar specialists meet kids right at their level to help them begin moving well again.

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Edward Boos, PA
Physician Assistant
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Gilbert Chan, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
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Sports Medicine for Kids

Our sports medicine specialists provide athletes of all ages expert care in the management, rehabilitation and prevention of sports injuries. With advanced training in pediatrics and sports medicine, we understand the unique aspects of sports-related injuries in children and adolescents.

Conditions we treat include:

  • Fractures
  • ACL tears in patients with open growth plates
  • Osteochondritis dissecans
  • Shoulder dislocations
  • Cartilage and growth plate injuries
  • Sprains and strains
  • Ligament injuries
  • Apophysitis (Osgood-Schlatter)
  • Tendonitis
  • Stress fractures
  • Concussions
  • Overuse injuries such as Little League elbow/shoulder

Our primary goal is to treat each patient as an individual, facilitating their safest and quickest recovery and return to playing the sports they enjoy.

Childhood Obesity & Orthopedic Wellness

Our pediatric orthopedic team is the first in Georgia to focus on the ways obesity affects a child’s overall orthopedic health. Conditions include hip deformities, knee derangement and painful flat feet which can prevent children from achieving their wellness and fitness goals.

To give age-appropriate care for each child, our team of specialists assesses total quality of life and mobilization in a positive, encouraging environment. We use the latest technologies in radiographic identification to assess early onset joint disease, and we incentivize success to help each child achieve their best level of personal wellness. We provide guidance to all members of the family, encouraging family involvement as part of a child’s foundation of success in their health goals.

Complex Hip Deformity & Dysplasia

Our complex hip deformity and dysplasia specialists provide care for complex hip disorders to children and young adults of all ages. Our caring and knowledgeable team of experts evaluate and treat conditions including, but not limited to:

  • Congenital hip dislocation
  • Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
  • Neurologic subluxation or dislocation
  • Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
  • Pelvis or hip fractures
  • Proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD)
  • Femoral acetabular impingement (FAI)

Treatment methods range from physical therapy, stretching and medical management, to minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment of hip disorders, including arthroscopy for femoral acetabular impingement, to pelvic reshaping and reorientation osteotomies (bone cuts) to help contain and preserve the patient's native hip and avoid early degenerative disease. In certain instances, we can also offer hip fusion or joint replacement for young adults with advanced disease.

Pediatric Spine & Scoliosis

Our pediatric spine and scoliosis experts provide a comprehensive approach to complex spine care for all ages from infants to young adults. Complex spinal conditions such as scoliosis (congenital, neuromuscular and idiopathic), kyphosis, discogenic disorders, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis and back pain generating disorders are approached with vast experience and well recognized knowledge.

Research and advanced techniques are of utmost importance to this pediatric spine care focused team. The advanced technologies offered by our providers enhance the understanding of complex spine disorders. Minimally invasive and growth modulation technologies are among several unique operative techniques provided. Nonoperative management of the spine including physical therapy, orthotics and medical management are key to treatment success for our patients. We offer the UNYQ Align™ 3D Printed Scoliosis Brace.

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Our specialists are dedicated to the management of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. Perthes disease is a not fully understood disorder of the hip joint in which part of the hip deteriorates due to insufficient blood supply. In managing Perthes disease, the goals of treatment include minimizing deformity of the femoral head, maintaining range of motion and keeping the hip contained within the hip socket. To achieve these goals, your doctor may use casting or bracing to keep your child's leg in certain positions, while using X-rays to follow regrowth of bone. In some patients, surgery may be required.

Our physicians provide a comprehensive approach to the management of Perthes disease, including the most up-to-date surgical, non-surgical, and medical modalities. Additionally, we continue to stay involved in furthering understanding of this difficult condition through our clinical research program.

Spasticity & Neuromuscular Disorders

Our cerebral palsy and movement disorders team provides an integrated multidisciplinary approach to a variety of disorders, including spasticity, athetoid conditions, gait abnormalities and rare muscle disorders. Our approach includes nonoperative and operative management. Nonoperative management includes a variety of therapies, orthotics and medical management, such as botox chemodenervation and baclofen oral medication. Operative approaches include spine, hip, muscle transfers, muscle lengthenings and minimally invasive approaches to contractures.

The key to success is the long-term commitment to the whole child and an emphasis on maximizing function and improving quality of life for each of our patients.

Clubfoot

For infants, children and adolescents dealing with the disabling condition of clubfoot, we provide a comprehensive approach to treat and manage the problem. Non-surgical modalities are emphasized in children of all ages with the use of the Ponseti method of clubfoot cast treatment. Additionally, for children who cannot be adequately corrected with casting alone, surgical supplements and alternatives are available. All causes of foot deformity are seen by our specialists, who are ready to provide your child with excellent, considerate care.

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Common Pediatric & Orthopedic Conditions We Treat


  • Ankle impingement
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries
  • Apophysitis
  • Arthrogryposis
  • Back pain/injuries
  • Blount's disease
  • Bowed legs
  • Bunions (hallux valgus)
  • Bursitis
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Clubfoot
  • Development dysplasia of the hip
  • Discoid meniscus
  • Elbow pain/injuries
  • Female athlete triad
  • Flat feet
  • Foot and ankle pain/injuries
  • Fractures
  • Gait disorders
  • Heel pain
  • Hip disorders/injuries
  • Hip impingement
  • Hip labral tears
  • Idiopathic toe walking
  • Knee pain/injuries
  • Knock knees
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
  • Limb lengthening
  • Limb length inequality
  • Little League elbow
  • Little League shoulder
  • Meniscal tears
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Neurological disorders
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Nursemaid's elbow
  • Osteochondritis dissecans
  • Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis
  • Patella dislocation
  • Patelloformal pain syndrome
  • Polydactyly (extra fingers/toes)
  • Relative energy deficiency in sport
  • Rotational abnormalities
  • Scheurmann's kyphosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Shin splints
  • Shoulder pain/injuries
  • Shoulder labral tears
  • Shoulder separations
  • Slipping rib syndrome
  • Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
  • Spina bifida
  • Spine pain/injuries
  • Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis
  • Sports-related injuries/pain
  • Stress fractures
  • Tarsal coalition
  • Tibial spine fractures
  • Walking problems

Video Resources

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Comfortably Treating Scoliosis with 3D-Printed Braces

Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics offers innovative 3D-printed braces, which are tailored to the scoliosis patient’s body shape, size and spine curvature for more comfort, durability and correction.

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Fueling Up for Sports this School Year

At Wellstar, we know parents, coaches and teachers alike are concerned that their student athletes are fueling their bodies and brains for optimal performance.

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Compassionate Care for Clubfoot Tailored to Your Child

One in 1,000 babies is born with clubfoot, a condition in which one or both feet are turned inward and downward.

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