Pediatric Orthopaedics

The orthopaedic specialists at Dayton
Children’s are experts in the treatment
of diseases of the human musculoskeletal
system. Board-certified pediatric
orthopaedists direct specialized care for
children and teenagers. This includes
the medical and surgical treatment of
the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments,
tendons, nerves, skin and their related
structures. The orthopaedic division
manages a wide range of pediatric
orthopaedic care from simple fractures
to the most complicated congenital
anomalies and deformities.

Meet Our Team

Medical Director: Michael Albert, MD

James T. Lehner, MD
Jeffrey L. Mikutis, DO
Craig Shank, MD
John M. Wiemann, MD
Carrie Houtz, MS, PA-C, physician assistant
Julia K. Circle, PA-C, MPAS, physician assistant
Ann Smith, MS, PT, PCS, physical therapist
John Steiner, physical therapist

Conditions We Treat

Adolescent sport injuries,including ACL repair
Adolescent hip preservation
Hip pain
Hip dysplasia
Fracture and trauma care
Pediatric orthopaedic diseases and deformities
Scoliosis/kyphosis - pediatric and adult
Surgery of the spine - pediatric and adult
Clubfeet
Cerebral palsy
Spina bifida
Muscular dystrophy
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Hand surgery
Musculoskeletal tumor
Limb lengthening

Visit the Orthopaedic Center website to learn more about pediatric and adolescent orthopaedic conditions.

See Shirray's story of how scoliosis surgery changed her life

Services We Offer

24-hour consultations with orthopaedic specialist
Evaluation and treatment of sport injuries including arthoscopic surgery and ACL repairs
Evaluation and treatment of scoliosis and spinal deformities
Evaluation and treatment of congenital anomalies
Consultations for patients with diseases of bones and joints
Inpatient and outpatient management of traumatic injuries to the musculoskeletal system
Full casting facilities and support personnel
Specific clinics for cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele and scoliosis
State-of-the-art techniques available to precisely correct angular deformities, lengthen limbs and to treat severe compound fractures

Appointments

Same or next day appointments available!

Appointments may be made without a referral from a primary care physician in most cases.

Phone: 937-641-3010

Locations

Dayton Children's-Main Campus
Monday-Friday

Walk-in fracture clinic at the Dayton Children's Main Campus
Monday, 12:30pm - 5:00pm
-First-come, first-serve clinic for fractures only
-To be seen you must arrive before 5:00 pm
-Wait times can range from a few minutes to a few hours
-Must fill out the required medical forms before being seen

Required Medical Forms:
-Privacy Notice (HIPAA)
-Authorization for Release
-Pediatric Orthopaedic Patient Packet

Miami Valley Hospital South
Monday-Friday

Specialty Care Center- Warren County
Monday and Wednesday

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