Fractures are a very common injury for children, so in this video, Dr. Hilton Gottschalk discusses the process of putting a cast on a child. He covers casting supplies and equipment, the difference between cotton padding and waterproof casts and plaster versus fiberglass. Then you'll see the process of how we place the cast and general care instructions, along with what to expect with removing the cast.

In this video, Dr. Brian Kaufman (Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics) discusses the definition, diagnosis, treatment, and bracing options for patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Posterior spinal fusion is the most commonly performed surgery for scoliosis. At CTPO we always consider surgery for scoliosis as a last resort, but it can greatly increase the quality of life for our patients who need it. Join Dr. Brian Kaufman for a discussion of the goals of surgery, a brief overview of the surgery, the recovery process and the composition of your dedicated team.

In this video, Dr. Sarah (Luin) Beaulieu discusses the Schroth Method, one of our preferred methods of treatment for scoliosis at Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics.

In this video, Dr. Brian Kaufman discusses Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, or SCFE, a fracture that occurs through the growth plate at the top of the femur near the hip joint.