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Pediatric orthopedic conditions and sports injuries require delicate, tailored care. Because your child's needs are unique, it is important to seek care from pediatric orthopedic specialists who are dedicated to providing personalized, thorough, child-friendly treatment.

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Pediatric orthopedic specialists at Riley at IU Health care for babies and children of all ages. Orthopedic conditions and injuries treated by our team include:

  • Skeletal malformations and congenital conditions. We care for children of all ages with a wide range of skeletal malformations and congenital conditions, including leg length discrepancies, clubfoot and post-traumatic deformities. Our doctors use a variety of treatment methods, including guided-growth procedures, external fixation devices and multiple-level osteotomies (the cutting of bones). The methods used depend on the level of complexity of each individual case. Long bone lengthening is also possible for patients with leg length discrepancies.
  • Neuromuscular conditions. Our doctors diagnose and treat a variety of orthopedic complications related to neuromuscular conditions—such as spinal deformities and gait abnormalities—in collaboration with doctors from Riley Neurology at IU Health. These conditions include any syndrome or disorder that impairs the functions of the nervous system or muscles, such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy.
  • Scoliosis and other pediatric spine conditions. We provide treatment for a variety of spinal malformations in patients from infancy to adolescence, especially surgical treatment for idiopathic scoliosis and kyphosis. Our innovative surgical techniques include the use of growing spine constructs such as the MAGEC rod. This magnetic rod is surgically implanted. As your child grows, the rod is lengthened without surgery in the clinic. A magnetic wand placed on the skin activates the rod. This device allows our specialists to minimize spinal fusion, benefiting patients by preserving spine motion. We are also the only center in Indiana to provide casting for infantile or early onset scoliosis.
    • EOS imaging. We utilize Indiana’s only EOS imaging machine for most patients who have conditions such as scoliosis, leg deformities or differences in leg lengths. EOS was born out of Nobel Prize-winning technology. It provides patients with up to four to 10 times less radiation than other imaging services, an especially important value to patients who require many radiographic studies as part of their care plan. Primary care doctors can request use of the EOS imaging machine whether or not your child is a patient at Riley at IU Health.
  • Sports injuries. You can be sure your young athlete will receive the best care available from the orthopedic and sports medicine doctors with Riley at IU Health. We are committed to providing advanced care to young athletes in a friendly, professional and responsive manner. Our network of expert doctors team up with skilled physical therapists to provide your child with the treatment he or she needs to get back in the game. Our team excels in a multitude of sports medicine specialties, including:
    • Ankle and foot injuries
    • Dislocations
    • Fractures
    • Hip pain and injuries
    • Knee injuries
    • Low back injuries or pain
    • Osteochondritis dissecans and cartilage injuries
    • Overuse injuries
    • Shin splints
    • Shoulder injuries
    • Stress fractures
  • Trauma. Riley at IU Health is one of only a select few children's hospitals in the country to be verified as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons.

As part of our mission to provide patient- and family-centered care, we offer programs that support and educate you and your child about adapting to everyday living, various forms of therapy and managing conditions. Specialized programs offered by the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Department include:

  • Infant and early onset scoliosis center
  • Clubfoot program
  • An amputation and limb deformity program
  • Cerebral palsy and spina bifida program, a multidisciplinary clinic coordinated with Riley Developmental Pediatrics at IU Health
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Riley Children’s Orthopedics is the only nationally ranked pediatric orthopedics program in the state by U.S. News & World Report.

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Preparing for Surgery

Should your child need orthopedic surgery, Riley Children's Health has created several resources to help your child and family prepare.

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Conditions & Services

Conditions Treated

Our pediatric specialists provide patient- and family-centered care for most related conditions. The links below provide more specific information about some, but not all, of the conditions that we treat.

  • Blount's Disease
  • Bone Disease
  • Bowlegs & Knock-Knees
  • Clubfoot
  • Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
  • Flatfoot
  • Intoeing
  • Leg Length Discrepancy
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Perthes
  • Scoliosis in Children
  • Spina Bifida

Services Offered

We offer a number of different Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine services. Below are some, but not all, of the services that we provide. If you have a question about a specific service that is not listed here, please contact our department.

  • Back Brace for Scoliosis
  • EOS
  • Casting for Scoliosis
  • Scoliosis Surgery

Doctors and Locations

Doctors

Doctors in the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Department at Riley at IU Health collaborate with specialists from other departments and programs to ensure that we are able to provide well-rounded care that addresses all of your child’s needs.

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Andrea N. Banet, PA-C

4.8 out of 5 stars

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

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Robert J. Bielski, MD

4.8 out of 5 stars

(236 ratings)

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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Christine B. Caltoum, MD

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(131 ratings)

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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Tyler W. Christman, DO, MS

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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Christopher D. Collier, MD

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Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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Erika L. Daley, MD

4.5 out of 5 stars

(116 ratings)

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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John W. Doss, PA-C

4.8 out of 5 stars

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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Daniel F. Drake, MD

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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Rachel I. Giordano, PA-C

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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Kathryn E. Kruse, PA-C

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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Todd A. Osterbur, PA-C

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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Aki S. Puryear, MD

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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Robert G. Tysklind, MD

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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

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Aaron G. Watters, MD

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Sports Medicine

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L. Daniel Wurtz, MD

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Locations

Locations

In addition to our primary hospital location at the Academic Health Center in Indianapolis, IN, we have convenient locations to better serve our communities throughout the state. Our team offers same-day access at our Downtown Indianapolis location and walk-in appointments for fractures and acute injuries at our practice in Carmel, IN.

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Department Forms & Resources

Department Forms & Resources

The Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Riley at IU Health provides the following forms for parents, healthcare providers and personnel. We have also curated relevant resources from other websites and provided links with brief descriptions of the information that is available.

Resources

  • Cast Care (Riley at IU Health) 244.331 KB

    The Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Department at Riley at IU Health provides this guide to caring for your child's cast.

  • External Fixator Pin Site Care (Riley at IU Health) 232.409 KB

    This is a guide for caring for external fixator pin sites.

  • Guide to Surgery (Riley at IU Health) 311.083 KB

    View our Guide to Surgery to ease anxiety and prepare you and your child before surgery.

  • Guía para la cirugía (Riley at IU Health) 124.137 KB

    Creamos esta guía como un recurso para ayudarlo a comprender mejor nuestro proceso y para aliviar un poco la ansiedad que pueda estar experimentando.

  • OrthoInfo

    This patient information website from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides in-depth information about sports injuries and other orthopedic conditions.

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides educational resources and information about the field of pediatric orthopedics.

  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America

    The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America offers resources for orthopedic professionals and information for patients and families.

  • American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM)

    AACPDM is a resource dedicated to the well-being of children with cerebral palsy and child-onset disabilities.

Related Programs & Departments

Related Programs & Departments

We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related programs & departments.

  • Anesthesiology
  • Cerebral Palsy Program
  • Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology
  • Medical & Molecular Genetics
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Pain Management Program
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy
  • Radiology & Imaging
  • Spina Bifida Program
  • Trauma

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Health Professionals

For Health Professionals

Physicians can refer patients to the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Department by calling the department directly at 317.948.2550 or by calling the Indiana Medical Access and Communication System (IMACS) at 317.916.3500 or toll-free at 800.622.4989. IMACS operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergency consultations or referrals.

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Research

Our doctors participate in ongoing, specialty specific clinical research through our relationship with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine. The department collaborates with Riley at IU Health for studies in pediatric orthopedics.

Education

Through our partnership with the IU School of Medicine, we provide in-depth elective residency training for the next generation of pediatric orthopedic specialists. Educational opportunities for medical students are also available.

Education Resources:
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Students
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