Legs and lower extremity conditions
Several conditions can affect the legs and feet, also called the lower extremities. Kids play sports, their bones grow during puberty and, well, they’re kids. Issues can come up.
We try to help kids so they can experience the best possible outcomes as they grow into adulthood.
Lower extremity conditions we treat
Treatments
The team
Joshua W. Meier, M.D.
Jennifer M. Brey, M.D.
Laura K. Jacks, M.D.
Star L. Nixon, M.D.
Kent L. Walker, D.O.
Sarah DuPlessis, PA-C
Andrea E. Ryan, PA-C
Wendy Luber, R.N.
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