Pediatric Orthopedic Doctor - Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics

Q: When Should You Bring Your Child To A Pediatric Orthopedic Doctor?

• If your child complains of long-term joint or muscle pain. • If movement seems strained or difficult. • If your child suffers an injury, such as a fall, that causes pain. • If your child cannot stand without pain. • If your child cannot bend a joint without pain. • If development seems abnormal (such as a curved spine or a foot seeming out of alignment). • If your child struggles with poor posture or uneven gait.

Unmatched care that keeps kids going

When you’re a kid,
life is a playground.

There’s always something new to explore, something fun to do — and unfortunately, there’s often some way to get hurt. When that happens, we’re here. We understand how important it is to heal the right way after an injury. Our pediatric orthopedic experts are the best in the region at getting kids back on their feet.

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What Are Pediatric Specialists Available to Treat?

Trust your Campbell Clinic pediatric orthopedic doctor with everything from pediatric fracture care and sports injuries to complex musculoskeletal conditions.

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Why Campbell Clinic is your best option for pediatric care

If childhood injuries don’t heal correctly, they can cause lifelong discomfort. Our team has the region’s only fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic specialists. This ensures your child will get specialized care you can’t find anywhere else in the Mid-South.

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When Should You Bring Your Child To A Pediatric Orthopedic Doctor?

If your child complains of long-term joint or muscle pain.
If movement seems strained or difficult.
If your child suffers an injury, such as a fall, that causes pain.
If your child cannot stand without pain.
If your child cannot bend a joint without pain.
If development seems abnormal (such as a curved spine or a foot seeming out of alignment)
If your child struggles with poor posture or uneven gait

Why Should My Child See A Children’s Orthopedic Specialist?

Children are not just smaller versions of adults. They have unique orthopedic needs. Children’s joints, bones, and muscles require special attention and care because they still have open growth plates and heal differently than adults do.

A children’s orthopedic specialist diagnoses and treats conditions or injuries, specifically on growing bodies.

At Campbell Clinic, your pediatric orthopedic surgeon or orthopedic specialist will create a personalized care plan for your child. This care plan accounts for how your child’s body will change and grow over time.

Should My Child See A Pediatric Orthopedic Doctor For A Broken Bone?

Yes. Since your child’s bones are still growing, they heal differently than adults bones do. Childhood fractures should be evaluated by a pediatric orthopedic doctor whenever possible. A trip to the ER or urgent care may help stabilize these injuries. But long-term recovery requires specialized care.

At Campbell Clinic, we’re experts in pediatric fracture care. You can count on our team to ensure your child’s injury heals correctly.

When Should My Child See A Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist?

Pediatric sports medicine specialists are specially trained to care for growing athletes. If your child is injured during practice or in competition, getting the right diagnosis and treatment as quickly as possible is key to a healthy recovery.

You should bring your child in to see a pediatric sports medicine specialist if they:

Complain of ongoing pain that lasts over a week, or the pain keeps coming back every time they play.
Have swelling around the joints, bruising, or an obvious limp that does not clear up after a few days.
Cannot move their joints normally, or they complain about joint stiffness.
Experience an acute injury during a game or practice, like a bad sprain, bone fracture, or joint dislocation.
Show signs of overuse injuries like shin splints, tendonitis, or stress fractures.
Receive a bump or blow to the head followed by dizziness, headaches, confusion, or mood changes.

Where Can I Find A Pediatric Orthopedic Doctor In Memphis?

You can find a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic doctor or pediatric orthopedic surgeon at multiple Campbell Clinic locations. Parents across the Mid-South count on our specialists to provide expert care for children of all ages, ranging from newborns to teenagers.

Meet Our Pediatric Orthopedic Doctors

We have the Mid-South’s only fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic team. You can learn more about our expert team and book appointments online here.