Advanced Pediatric Orthopaedic Care at AHN

More than six million children in the U.S. are treated for an injury in the emergency department each year, and nearly 20% continue to experience functional limitations four months later.* Given the high rate of residual impairment, timely access to specialized pediatric orthopaedic care is essential.

AHN Pediatric Orthopaedic Institute offers advanced evaluation and treatment, including minimally invasive surgical options, for acute trauma, sports-related injuries, and complex musculoskeletal conditions.

Surgical and specialized treatment for young patients

For patients up to 18 years of age requiring surgical intervention, our team specializes in minimally invasive techniques that reduce postoperative pain, infection risk, and recovery time. Surgical expertise includes management of:

• Ligamentous or meniscal injuries
• Skeletal fractures, including complex periarticular and physeal injuries
• Congenital or developmental deformities, including scoliosis and developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)

For complex injuries such as shoulder, hip, or spinal fractures, AHN Pediatric Orthopaedic Institute also offers advanced procedures like collateral ligament reconstruction and spinal fusion. Providers at AHN routinely manage injuries with high risk for long-term functional impairment or chronic pain.

“Our goal is always to restore patient mobility for long-term function and stability,” said Anthony Silverio, DO, director of pediatric orthopaedics at AHN Pediatric Orthopaedic Institute. “By offering minimally invasive and advanced surgical options, we ensure families have access to the highest level of pediatric orthopaedic care.”

When appropriate, AHN’s pediatric orthopaedic team also offers non-invasive treatment techniques including joint manipulation, immobilization via casting, and physical and occupational therapy as a first intervention for many conditions.

A collaborative approach to pediatric care

Our collaborative model addresses complex cases with thorough examination and advanced imaging to determine if surgery or other treatment is an appropriate course of action. Specialists work across disciplinaries to evaluate patients through physical exams, ultrasound tests, low-dose and micro-dose EOS imaging, and individualized treatment planning — oftentimes offering same-day appointments for acute pain or injury.

AHN supports patients across all dimensions of care with nurse navigators, behavioral health specialists, and more, including access to certified child life specialists trained in the psychosocial aspects of pediatric care. Therapeutic play and other evidence-based, age-appropriate interventions are used to reduce anxiety surrounding treatment. Patients and families also benefit from educational resources and access to multimodal learning tools.

How to refer

If your patient’s orthopaedic condition requires specialized treatment or surgical intervention, AHN Pediatric Orthopaedic Institute is here to provide comprehensive care from first diagnosis through rehabilitation. Make a referral by calling (412) DOCTORS 412-362-8677.