Pediatric Specialists

Before a treatment or rehabilitation protocol such as surgery can be established, your Palm Beach Health Network Physician Groups orthopaedist must first determine the reason for, and source of, your condition. This typically involves a comprehensive physical examination and a detailed medical history profile, in addition to a complete history and description of the symptoms related to your condition. During this initial gathering of information, be sure to notify your doctor of any other illnesses, injuries, or complaints that have been associated with the pain or condition, as well as any previous treatments or medications prescribed. Preliminary diagnostic tests may then follow, including blood tests and/or X-rays. In some cases, patients require further evaluation and may undergo a CT (computed tomography) scan, a bone scan or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Once the evaluative information is collected and reviewed, your Tenet orthopaedist will discuss the treatment options with you in order to help you select the best treatment plan that promotes an active and functional life.

Usually, orthopaedic surgery patients are referred by a general or family physician.

There are some disease and conditions that only present in children. Diseases and conditions that present in both children and adults nay present differently or require a different course of treatment. A pediatric subspecialist is specifically trained in the illnesses that may affect children. Your pediatrician may refer you to a specific pediatric subspecialist.

Your Palm Beach Health Network Physician Groups doctor will explain about your particular procedure. You can also learn about various procedures here.

To schedule an appointment with one our Palm Beach Children’s Surgical Specialists physicians call 561.295.9100 or visit our Make an Appointment page.

If you would like to make an appointment to speak with a Tenet doctor about a particular orthopaedic procedure, call 1.866.654.2362

Recovery time depends on the extent of the surgery and on the individual patient. Some surgeries, such as arthroscopic surgeries, are done on an outpatient basis, and patients are allowed to go home within hours after the surgery. Recovery for more complex surgeries, such as joint replacements, depends on the exact type of procedure performed but generally patients may return home within a few days.

Orthopaedic surgery is usually covered by insurance, Medicaid and Medicare. If you and your Palm Beach Health Network Physician Groups doctor believe orthopaedic surgery is a good choice for you, the Tenet team will give you an estimate of what your out of pocket expenses may be.

Any surgery has risk of complications. Some risks are specific to certain operations or injuries and others are present for most orthopedic operations. Some risks may include:

• Failure of the surgery
• Infection
• Joint stiffness
• Blood clots
• Injury to nerves or blood vessels

These risks are rare. Your Palm Beach Health Network Physician Groups doctor will discuss with you any risks of your particular procedure.

At Palm Beach Health Network Physician Groups, our orthopaedic surgeons treat a broad range of conditions, including:

• Arthritis
• Back pain, ruptured discs, scoliosis, spinal stenosis
• Joint pain
• Congenital deformities
• Sports injuries
• Degenerative disc disease
• Spinal stenosis
• Bone cancer
• Fractures and dislocations
• Foot problems

A pediatric general surgeon specializes in treating diseases and conditions that affect most areas of a child including the thorax, the abdomen, and pelvic with genitourinary disorders.

Pediatric neurological surgeons treat diseases and conditions that affect the nervous system and spine in children. At Palm Beach Children’s Surgical Specialists our board-certified fellowship trained pediatric neurosurgeon is experienced in diagnosing and treating pediatric neurologic conditions.

A pediatric specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of children, typically from infants to adolescence. Pediatric specialists have typically undergone specific fellowship training for the diseases and conditions that affect children and the various treatment options. Some diseases and conditions that affect children and the various treatment options. Some diseases and conditions can affect both children and adults, however symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options may vary.

A pediatric thoracic surgeon specializes in the care and treatment of disorders affecting the lung or chest. A board-certified fellowship trained pediatric surgeon is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders and conditions in children.

Orthopaedics is the medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of your body’s musculoskeletal system, which includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. An orthopaedic surgeon, sometimes called an orthopaedist, is a medical doctor with extensive training in the proper diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons have completed up to 14 years of formal education, including five years of study in orthopaedic residency at a major medical center and one optional year of specialized education.