A 6-year-old child was admitted to the pediatric unit after sustaining a broken leg in a motor vehicle accident. Which specialist would be most important to involve in this child's care during hospitalization?

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Explanation:

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons are specially trained doctors who are skilled in treating, caring, diagnosing and managing children's musculoskeletal problems. They treat children from new born to teenage age.

They treat and manage problems like:

1. Broken bones

2. Limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis)

3. Bone and joint infections

4. Gait abnormalities (limping)

Through their advanced training and learning, they know how to manage, diagnose, examine and treat children in ways that makes the children relaxed and cooperative. They make use of equipment which are specially made to treat children. They are trained to have children in mind.

These are medical doctors that have:

1. Graduated from approved medical schools

2. Graduated from approved orthopedic surgery residency programs

3. Completed additional subspecialty training in pediatric orthopedics

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