East Brunswick, NJ (February 10, 2025) - Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH), and the Pediatric Orthopedic program, whose physicians are part of the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, announce the launch of a state-of-the-art Pediatric Orthopedic Multidisciplinary Program. This groundbreaking initiative provides comprehensive, coordinated care for children with complex neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions, all under one roof. Located in East Brunswick, NJ, the program offers families the convenience of having multiple specialists working together to ensure the best outcomes for their children. Pediatric Orthopedics at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital is also recognized among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by US News & World Report.
“We are thrilled to offer families this unique and comprehensive approach to pediatric orthopedic care,” said Thomas McPartland, MD, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, RWJBarnabas Health. “By bringing together specialists from across disciplines, we are able to provide the highest level of care in a convenient and supportive environment.”
The multidisciplinary pediatric orthopedic team includes experts from various specialties such as orthopedic surgery, physiatry, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Together, these specialists develop individualized care plans using the latest evidence-based techniques and cutting-edge technologies, such as EOS imaging and gait analysis. With all services centralized in one location, the program ensures seamless communication among providers, allowing families to focus on caring for their child.
“This new partnership brings together nationally recognized experts in surgical and non-surgical treatments,” said Colin O’Reilly, DO, FAAP, FACOP, FCCM, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital. “Children with a wide range of conditions, including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and scoliosis, will benefit from the program’s holistic approach. Families can expect expert guidance on everything from mobility equipment and medical tone management to spinal deformity correction and limb reconstruction.” Children’s Specialized Hospital therapists with advanced training also work closely with RWJBH pediatric orthopedic surgeons to complete custom splinting, orthosis fabrication and casting as needed for infants through young adults as part of their treatment or post-surgical needs.
“The multidisciplinary nature of this program allows us to deliver more efficient, wholistic, and personalized care,” said Ferd Ferrer, MD, Chief Pediatric Officer at RWJBarnabas Health. “By collaborating closely across specialties, we can tailor treatments to each child’s unique needs and maximize their functional outcomes.”
Children receiving care through this program will have access to a full spectrum of services, including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, surgery at the The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and ongoing physical and occupational therapy from CSH. Orthotists will also be on-site to address patients’ bracing needs.
The Pediatric Orthopedic Multidisciplinary Program is designed to treat conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, hip dysplasia, scoliosis, fractures, and other orthopedic and neuromuscular disorders including, but not limited to, arthrogryposis, upper limb congenital differences, and tendon repairs.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit Pediatric Orthopedic Multidisciplinary Program.
About RWJBarnabas Health Children’s Health Network
In partnership with Rutgers Health, the RWJBH Children’s Health Network provides advanced research, teaching, social impact initiatives and outstanding care to improve the health and well-being of every child in every community. The nationally-ranked Children’s Health Network includes four comprehensive acute care Children’s Hospitals/Centers, Children’s Specialized Hospital, a pediatric rehabilitation and long-term care hospital, nearly 900 primary and specialty care providers, and the full array of tertiary and quaternary physical and mental health services for children.
About Children’s Specialized Hospital
Children’s Specialized Hospital, a part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges – from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to a full scope of developmental, behavioral, and mental health concerns. At many New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective so each child can reach their full potential. To learn more, visit rwjbh.org/csh.
About RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group Pediatric Orthopedics
Pediatric Orthopedics, part of the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, is located in East Brunswick at 645 Route 18 and in Neptune at 3700 Route 33 and specializes in all orthopedic related problems including upper and lower extremities, spinal deformities, congenital, inflammatory and infectious problems, fractures, traumas and sports-related injuries. Additionally, the East Brunswick office is the only facility in New Jersey to offer EOSedge, a precise, low dose imaging systems that delivers full body, high-quality images covering full musculoskeletal and orthopedic exams with a significantly reduced radiation dose.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.
RWJBarnabas Health partners with its diverse communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate and equitable manner and is the state’s largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.
RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 43,000 employees, contributing more than $5.5 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit www.rwjbh.org.
Media Contact: Megan Granozio.
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