PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS

SAVANNAH (Chatham)

POOLER(Chatham)

BLUFFTON (Beaufort)

REIDSVILLE (Tattnall)

CLAXTON (Evans)

Fellowship

Louisiana State University Children’s Hospital

(New Orleans, LA)

Internship

Hamot Medical Center (Erie, PA)

Residency

Hamot Medical Center (Erie, PA)

Donald K. McCartney, MD

PEDIATRIC AND GENERAL OTHOPEDICS

KATE BROOKER, PA-C

PEDIATRIC AND GENERAL ORTHPEDICS

Kate Brooker is a physician assistant to Donald McCartney, MD, for Pediatric Orthopedics. Kate earned her Bachelor of Science from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga followed by completing a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at South University. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

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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