FOX10 News recently stopped by our office to chat with our pediatric specialist, Dr. Adam Handwerger, about the conditions he treats and the most common signs of scoliosis in children.
After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia, Dr. Handwerger came to the University of South Alabama College of Medicine to complete medical school and his residency. He returned to Georgia to complete his pediatric fellowship at Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Atlanta. He’s now been practicing at The Orthopaedic Group, P.C. for 11 years.
Dr. Handwerger described his specialties as, “treating patients from the day of birth up to 18 or 19 years old.” The conditions he treats most often include fractures, broken bones, scoliosis, and cerebral palsy.
One condition of particular importance to parents is scoliosis, and Dr. Handwerger described some signs parents can keep in mind about this condition. In young patients, he points out seeing unlevel shoulders, shoulder blades sticking out or appearing uneven. He shares, “Typically there is not a complaint of pain, but there are visible signs and symptoms. This often comes up at wellness visits or school exams.”
If you believe your child is exhibiting symptoms of scoliosis or other orthopaedic conditions, the best thing to do is go online and make an appointment with Dr. Handwerger so he can consult with you and your child in one of our offices. You can also make an appointment by calling our office at (251) 476-5050.
