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The Hand and Upper Extremity Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers comprehensive care for your child’s particular health needs. Our three specially trained pediatric orthopedic and plastic hand surgeons provide skilled, customized treatment from infancy to young adulthood.
Our specialized programs provide comprehensive care for trauma and fractures as well as complex conditions such as congenital hand/arm differences, hip preservation, limb lengthening and reconstruction, musculoskeletal oncology, spine conditions and adaptive sports medicine.
Trained to treat children’s orthopaedic problems, our team offers expert diagnosis and treatment for bone and joint injuries. We care for simple pediatric fractures to complex orthopaedic issues. What’s more — your child gets the expertise of multiple pediatric specialists, from surgeons to physical therapists and more.
Make an Appointment. (614) 722-5175. Telehealth services available. Nationwide Childrens Hospital Orthopedics Center is a medical group practice located in Columbus, OH that specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedics, and is open 7 days per week. Insurance Providers Overview Location Reviews.
If a child takes a tumble and falls onto an outstretched arm, there is a chance it may result in a forearm fracture. A child's bones heal more quickly than an adult's, so it is important to treat a fracture promptly—before healing begins—to avoid future problems.
Treatment for fractures is determined by the type and location of the break. The primary goal is to align the fractured bones to promote healing. When a fracture occurs, it initiates a protective blood clot and callus formation, allowing new bone cells and blood vessels to grow toward each other. Once healing occurs, the callus is reabsorbed.
If you break a bone in your hand, wrist, or arm, professional treatment is critical to ensuring you regain full use of your arm and avoid permanent deformity. The team of board-certified orthopedic hand surgeons at Hand and Microsurgery Associates in Columbus, Ohio, provides state-of-the-art treatments for fractures so you can recover quickly ...
