Listen to our episode on pediatric hip pain  as Dr. Gonzales  gives us an excellent overview! 

Dr. Tony Gonzales specializes in Pediatric Orthopedics at Children’s Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, and completed his residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami in Florida. He then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gonzales has more than 11 years of experience, Dr. Gonzales is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and is serves as the Department Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at Children’s Hospital.

Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge on how to work up pediatric hip pain and the differences between SCFE and Legg-Calves Perthes disease.

We cover:

  • History and physical
  • Pertinent imaging
  • Classification systems
  • Treatment

Disclosures: 

NailedIt Ortho reports no relevant financial disclosures. Dr. Cole and Dr. Fitts report no relevant disclosures. This podcast is NOT medical advice, the podcast is for educational purposes only. Please consult your doctor prior to making any medical decisions.

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Dr. Fitts and Dr. Cole are orthopaedic surgery residents and the hosts of the NailedIt Ortho podcast.