Bone growth
Growing up can be challenging. For some kids it’s all the more difficult because their bodies have issues developing. We try to help kids with bone-growth issues have the best possible outcomes as they grow into adulthood.
Bone-growth conditions we treat
- Avascular necrosis
- Blount’s disease
- Newborn humerus fracture
- Tarsal coalition
- Skeletal dysplasia
- Joint contractures
The team
Sarah DuPlessis, PA-C
Wendy Luber, R.N.
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