NYU Langone Medical Center – Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery & the Center for Children

Address: 301 East 17th Street
New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 598-6205 Website: http://centerforchildren.med.nyu.edu/

At the Center for Children, our mission it to provide a kid-friendly, family-focused approach to the comprehensive treatment of children with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.  Our goal is to revolutionize the provision of services to these children by creating a seamless, multidisciplinary setting where children can receive all of the necessary treatments under one roof.

 

Special Services Include:
Arthrogryposis
Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Disorders
Clubfoot and Foot Deformities
Hip Preservation
Limb Deformity/Length Discrepancy
Scoliosis and Spine Disorders
Sports Injury

Therapy

The NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy Department services children from birth to 18 years of age with a wide range of developmental, orthopedic, neuromuscular, congenital and rheumatic conditions. The department prides itself on its multidisciplinary team approach. The Physical and Occupational therapists are part of an integrated medical team, which includes the patient/family, child life therapists, developmental pediatrician, geneticist, genetic counselor, neurologist, neurosurgeon, nurse/nurse practitioner, orthopedists, orthotist, pediatrician, physician assistant, psychologist, physiatrist, research coordinator, rheumatologist, and social worker. Comprehensive care is accomplished through direct contact with all team members, consultation at weekly clinics and participation in monthly medical conferences.

Some of the specialty clinics are:

Adolescent Sports Clinic
Arthogryposis Clinic
Brachial Plexus Clinic
Clubfoot Clinic
Developmental Pediatric Clinic
Growth and Muscle Clinic
Neuromuscular/Cerebral Palsy Clinic
Neuromuscular Hand Clinic
Orthopaedic Clinic
Rheumatology Clinic
Spasticity Clinic
Wheelchair and Equipment Clinic