Expert Pediatric Care
For Growing Children
Children aren’t little adults, they deserve specialized care. Our board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeons provide compassionate, expert treatment tailored to your child’s unique needs.
Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions We Treat

Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolysis is a stress fracture (pars defect) in the lower lumbar spine, often from repetitive hyperextension in young athletes (e.g., gymnastics, football); if untreated, it can progress to spondylolisthesis (forward slippage of a vertebra); a common cause of low back pain in adolescents, managed with rest, bracing, physical therapy, or surgery in progressive/high-grade cases.

Scoliosis
Scoliosis occurs when the spine develops a sideways and rotational curve. It is most common in children and adolescents. There are several different treatment options available for scoliosis depending on the severity and the age of the patient – this may include observation, specialized physical therapy and surgery. At Seaview, our specialists, Dr. Paul Haynes, Dr. Christopher Collins, and Dr. Jon Lentz specialize in pediatric scoliosis treatments that have been developed to improve safety and both surgical and conservative interventions.

Sports Injuries and Overuse Conditions
Many children participate in some type of sport or athletic activity. While sports can be a great form of exercise for your children, they can also be more susceptible to certain types of injuries. Knowing how to spot these pediatric sports injuries and working with a highly qualified pediatric orthopedic team can ensure that your child is well taken care of in the event that an injury does occur. Includes ACL tears, tendonitis, or growth plate stress injuries in young athletes; treated with conservative care or arthroscopic surgery when needed.

Clubfoot: Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)
Clubfoot is among one of the most common congenital orthopedic defects where one or both feet are twisted inward and downward at birth. If addressed early, they are typically corrected with casting (Ponseti method), bracing and a minor surgery.

Sprains and Strains
Injuries to ligaments (sprains) or muscles/tendons (strains) from overuse or trauma are common in active kids and are often managed with rest, ice, and physical therapy.

Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter Disease is painful inflammation found below the kneecap due to growth-related stress in adolescents. It usually self-resolves with activity modification and supportive care.

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
A SCFE is when the ball at the top of the thigh bone slips off the growth plate in older children/teens. More often that not, it requires prompt surgical pinning to prevent hip damage.

Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease (Perthes)
Temporary loss of blood supply to the femoral head causing bone softening; treated with bracing, activity limits, or surgery to preserve hip function.

Bowlegs (Genu Varum) or Knock-Knees (Genu Valgum)
Alignment variations in young children that are often physiologic (normal during growth) but may need evaluation if persistent or severe.

Flat Feet or Other Foot Deformities
Common issues like flexible flatfoot or pigeon toes; many resolve naturally, but persistent cases may need orthotics or foot intervention.

Fractures (broken bones)
Children commonly sustain fractures during play, sports participation, or traumatic incidents like car accidents. If your child breaks a bone, prompt treatment is necessary, as children are treated quite differently than adults. Unique pediatric fractures such as growth plate fractures require expert care in both diagnosis and treatment.

Limb Length Discrepancies (LLD or Anisomelia)
Unequal arm or leg lengths. This may be congenital from a multitude of syndromes or acquired from injuries to growth plates such as infections or trauma. There are multiple treatment options to include bracing and inserts to surgical intervention to address significant discrepancies.

Skeletal Dysplasias (Genetic Bone Growth Disorders)
Over 400 types causing abnormal bone/cartilage development, often leading to short stature, deformities, or joint issues. Managed by multidisciplinary teams with bracing, surgery, or growth hormone in select cases.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) a.k.a Brittle Bone Disease
OI is a condition causing fragile bones that are prone to frequent fractures. Managed in a multidisciplinary team often with medication, bracing, observation, physical therapy and at times surgery.

Cerebral Palsy-Related Orthopedic Issues
Cerebral palsy is a condition caused by damage or abnormalities in the parts of the brain that control movement and coordination. Though the spinal cord and muscles initially develop normally, the child has difficulty controlling his or her muscles. Muscle imbalances may lead to joint contractures, hip dislocation, or gait problems; managed with bracing, physical therapy, or surgery to improve mobility.

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Improper formation or positioning of the hip joint in infants, ranging from mild instability to full dislocation; treated with bracing, casting, or surgery to ensure proper hip development.
Pediatric Treatments
Pediatric treatments are as unique as your child. At Seaview Orthopaedics, our team is committed to providing compassionate, family-centered individualized care that prioritizes the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of every child.
Conservative Treatments
Conservative or nonsurgical treatments include specialized pediatric and sports physical therapy, casting, bracing, counseling, education and monitoring. We closely track progress to minimize complications, protect developing bones and joints, and ensure interventions are only escalated when truly beneficial.
Education is a core pillar of our practice so we invest time in providing clear, accessible explanations of the condition, the rationale for nonsurgical treatment, expected timelines for improvement, signs to watch for, and ways families can actively support recovery at home.
In using age-appropriate language and encouraging questions, we empower parents and children to understand the process, make informed choices, and feel confident as active partners in their child’s healing.
Non-Conservative Treatments
Surgical treatments, when indicated, are provided with similar compassionate, family centered care. Safety is the cornerstone of our practice which is adhering to the highest standards of evidence-based techniques, meticulous preoperative planning, advanced intraoperative protocols and advanced imaging techniques, and vigilant postoperative monitoring to minimize risks, protect growing bones and growth plates, and achieve the best possible outcomes with the least invasive approach necessary. Our goal is always to restore function, relieve pain, and support healthy growth while fostering trust, reducing anxiety, and helping each child thrive because every child’s future mobility and confidence matter deeply.
Who Benefits from Our Care?
Our pediatric orthopedic care supports more than just growing bodies. We care for children who want to get back to playing, learning, and doing the activities they love, whether that means sports, school, or everyday movement. At the same time, we support parents by providing clear communication, trusted expertise, and a thoughtful treatment plan every step of the way. As children regain strength, confidence, and mobility, parents gain peace of mind knowing their child is in experienced hands and on a safe path back to an active, healthy life.
Schroth Physical Therapy
The Schroth method is a specialized, non-surgical approach to treating scoliosis through excersize and postural correction.
The Scroth Method is a physical therapy approach that is specific to scoliosis treatment and personalized based on the specific curve type.
These are the three main principles of corrections:
- Axial elongation
- Sagittal plane correction
- Frontal plane correction
This is followed by facilitating 3D Postural Alignment and torso reshaping, which involves expansion and muscle activation. The result is de-torsion of the spine and the trunk to create the best spinal alignment. The corrections taught Schroth therapy becomes conscious posture and later becomes automatically integrated in the brain for managing everyday life.

Meet our Orthopedic Pediatric Doctors & Specialists
Our pediatric care team combines board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons with an advanced nurse practitioner who specializes in pediatrics to deliver expert, child-focused care.

Laura M. Francis
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Specializes in:
- Non-Operative Pediatric Orthopedics
- Pediatric Sports Medicine
Schedule an Appointment with One of our Orthopedic Pediatrics Doctors or Specialists in New Jersey
For over 40 years, Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates has been providing high-quality orthopedic care with a focus on the overall patient experience. If your child is experiencing pain or a musculoskeletal concern, our pediatric orthopedic doctors and specialists are here to help at one of our seven locations across New Jersey. Schedule an appointment today or contact us online to learn more.
Our Locations
With seven convenient locations across New Jersey, including physical therapy available at every office, expert pediatric orthopedic care is always close to home.
2139 Route 35 North Holmdel, NJ 07733
222 Schanck Road Suites 105 & 300 Freehold, NJ 07728
1400 NJ-35 Ocean, NJ 07712
557 Cranbury Road Suite 11 East Brunswick, NJ 08816



