SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton: Comprehensive Pediatric Orthopedic Care

Press release from SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton:

November 9, 2021

From minor to major injuries and long-term chronic conditions, our expert team of SLUCare physicians, nurses, and staff really care about the whole child. We provide a very humanistic approach to dealing with orthopedic health care.

The orthopedic team at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital treats pediatric patients diagnosed with a wide variety of conditions including:

• Hand, tumor, spine, and sports medicine injuries
• Non-operative and operative treatment for disorders of the musculoskeletal system:
  • Fractures in any area of the skeleton except ribs and skull
  • Congenital deformities such as clubfeet or hip dysplasia
  • Acquired disorders such as scoliosis, Legg Perthes, limb deformity, and infections of the joints, muscles, or bone
  • Inherited disorders such as multiple hereditary exostosis and neurofibromatosis
  • Neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy and spina bifida

We're proud to provide the most effective treatment options available, fully supporting the medical and emotional needs of families during their orthopedic journey. Your pediatrician will refer your child to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon if their injury or condition requires additional subspecialty care.

To make an appointment with our orthopedic team call 314-268-4010.

Zoe and Addison’s story
“Both of our daughters were treated like family. We were spoken to with respect, empathy, and reassurance that they would be given the best care possible.”
-Sarah, mother of Zoe, age 13, Addison, age 12 and Camille, age 6

Zoe fell out of a tree on Superbowl Sunday. She broke her arm and required surgery. One year later, her sister Addison was riding her bike, lost control and fell over the handle bars and broke her arm in the exact same place, also requiring surgery.

Throughout their experiences at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, the family was impressed by the compassionate care they received. The SLUCare physicians and orthopedic staff walked the family through everything, making them feel at ease. Sarah the girl's mother, was especially happy with the nursing staff, calling them HEROS.

Today, both girls have healed and are back to climbing trees and riding bikes.

This press release was produced by SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.