Medical School The University of Texas Health Science Center
Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Speciality: Pediatric Orthopedics
PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS
At Optim Orthopedics, our multi-specialty approach to comprehensive orthopedic care is designed to offer specialized inpatient and outpatient services to children of all ages. Our outpatient facilities offer on-site radiology and casting services. Our team of fellowship-trained professionals has expertise across various specialties to ensure holistic orthopedic care for our patients. Our treatment options span from physical therapy, bracing, and casting to minimally invasive procedures, arthroscopic surgery, and more intensive surgical interventions as needed for our patients.
You can be sure your child will get the best possible care from a multidisciplinary team of orthopedic specialists with the expertise and resources to diagnose and treat the entire range of congenital and hereditary orthopedic disorders.
Our care goes beyond healing fractures. We also treat developmental issues, such as hip dysplasia and dislocation, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, and other orthopedic conditions. We specialize in surgical reconstruction and cast management in case of trauma to the hands and arms, as well as congenital deformities, cysts, masses and nerve issues. Our physicians work closely with therapists and casting and splint experts.
ELBOW CONDITIONS
Growth Plate Injuries of the Elbow
Medial Apophysitis (Little Leaguer’s 10 Elbow)
Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
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HAND CONDITIONS
Ganglion Cysts of the Hand
Polydactyly of the Hand
Trigger Digit
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HIP AND THIGH CONDITIONS
Bursitis of the Hip (Trochanteric Bursitis)
Pediatric Femoral Fractures
Perthes Disease
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
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KNEE CONDITIONS
Meniscus Tear
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee
Patellar Tracking Disorder
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SHOULDER CONDITIONS
Burners and Stingers
Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Instability
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SPINE CONDITIONS
Coccydynia
Kyphosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
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FOOT, ANKLE AND LOWER LEG CONDITIONS
Accessory Navicular Problems
Cavus Foot (High-Arched Foot)
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)
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PEDIATRIC PROCEDURES
Ankle Fracture Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release (Open Technique)
Internal Screw Fixation for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
ACL Reconstruction (Arthrex® TightRope®)
ACL Reconstruction (Arthrex® RetroScrew)
Arthroscopy
Lateral Release and Medial Imbrication
Loose Body Removal (Knee)
Join Injections (Therapeutic, Shoulder)
Subacromial Injection
Our board certified and fellowship trained team or orthopedic pediatric surgeons provide the most comprehensive care in the region.
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WHAT MAKES AN PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY PROGRAM UNIQUE
Kids’ bones grow. That’s why, when it comes to kids, pediatric orthopedic specialists and surgeons are so important—the way they care for kids today has to anticipate not only where they are now, but where they’ll be five or ten years down the road.
Our team understands kids’ growth and developmental stages, and we design each pediatric orthopedic procedure and rehabilitation plan with an eye toward how each child will grow. For complex patients with long-term needs, we offer continuity of care into young adulthood and help them transition to an adult provider when they’re ready.
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No matter if your child has a broken arm, a sport-related injury or a complex spine condition, rest assured they will receive state-of-the-art care administered with compassion and kindness.
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From congenital differences to sports injuries and pediatric orthopedic conditions, it doesn’t matter what we’re seeing a patient for, we always put them first. We work hard to address your concerns and make sure the treatment plan is clear to you and your family.
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GREG KOLOVICH, MD - Foot & Ankle
AMIR SHAHIEN, MD - Sports Medicine
THOMAS ALEXANDER, MD - Sports Medicine
MARK KAMALESON, MD - General Orthopedics
DAVID PALMER, MD - Sports Medicine
CHRISTOPHER NICHOLSON - Foot & Ankle
GEORGE SUTHERLAND, MD - Sports Medicine
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