Joint Replacement and Preservation
Our pediatric orthopaedic experts at Monroe Carell specialize in treating joint injuries and inborn problems in children, including hip and knee joints. We can create a treatment plan for your child to help them enjoy the best possible function and movement and experience less pain. In some cases, when joint preservation is not possible, we can provide surgery to replace a damaged joint. We are one of few programs that offer these options for children.
Conditions We Treat
- Acetabular labral hip tears
- Arthritis (after trauma)
- Articular cartilage injuries (ACI)
- Cartilage injuries
- Chondrolysis
Meet Your Care Team
Courtney E. BakerMD
- Orthopaedics, Pediatric Hip Surgery, Pediatric Joint Replacement, Pediatric Limb Differences, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics and Surgery
Gregory G. PolkowskiII, MD, MSCR
- Adult Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics
Jonathan G. SchoeneckerMD, PhD
- Orthopaedics, Pediatric Hip Surgery, Pediatric Joint Replacement, Pediatric Limb Differences, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics and Surgery
Jaron P. SullivanMD
- Adult Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Christina's Story
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Acetabuloplasty for hip dysplasia
- Bernese periacetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia
- Bracing and casting for hip dysplasia
- Bracing and casting for Perthes disease
- Combined arthroscopic and open procedures
- Femoral lengthening, minimally invasive with implantable lengthening devices
- Femoral osteoplasty