About Us
Southern Nevada’s only exclusively pediatric orthopedic practice
Since our practice opened in 199x, our focus has been to provide the best pediatric orthopedic care possible. Our training, our physicians, our offices and staff were all assembled with your children in mind.
Bone and spine deformities if treated early and correctly in children can lessen the impact of long term problems in adults.
Whether a child is injured at play, during youth sports activites, or has an inherited or developmental disorder, Children’s Bone and Spine can provide specialized treatment and the best pediatric orthopedic care that you will find in Southern Nevada.
If your child is experiencing any type of bone, muscle or joint problem, Children Bone and Spine is the place for treatment. As kids at heart, we love children and find great fulfillment in helping all children reach thier full potential.
children’s bone & spine surgery
Our Practice Specialties
Fractures and Nonsurgical
Many conditions that we treat do not require surgery; for others, surgery may be recommended only if an appropriate course of nonsurgical measures has failed.
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Dr. Nielson is the pediatric orthopedic sports medicine specialist and leads the Las Vegas valley in the treatment of acute and overuse injuries in young athletes.
Clubfoot and Foot Deformities
Clubfoot describes a range of foot abnormalities that may present at birth. Dr. Ryan and Dr. Kitchen are trained in both conservative and surgical treatment measures.
Scoliosis Treatment
Finding scoliosis early is important for treatment. If left untreated, scoliosis can cause problems with heart and lung function. Dr. Kitchen specializes in the treatment of scoliosis for children.
what to expect
Be prepared to be treated like a child.
Kids might seem like small adults, but their bones are still growing and are different in the way they will mend. As specialists who exclusively work with children and young adults, Children’s Bone and Spine know how an injury and the treatment chosen can affect your child’s body as it grows, and once it is done growing.
Our primary goal is to give your child the best care and minimize any long-term impact as a result of injury. It’s not about healing just one injury, but rather about what will be best for your child as they become an adult.
We love kids. We speak their language and we want them to be comfortable and know how to ease their tension and get them on the road to healing.
We offer advanced diagnostic techniques and treatment procedures while addressing injuries of the bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Also, you can always trust us to provide your child with personalized care from a team with expertise and knowledge in caring for children with musculoskeletal problems.
- Musculoskeletal trauma
- Gait abnormalities
- Limb deformities
- Neuromuscular disorders
- ACL injuries and tears
- Pediatric and adolescent sports injuries
- Blount disease
- Spine disorders
- Bowlegs
- Elbow injuries
- Cysts and musculoskeletal tumors
- Knee injuries
- Stress and strain injuries
- Knocked knees
- Osgood-Schlatter disease
- Differences in the length of limbs
- Botox injections for spasticity
Specialized care for children
Our Doctors
Jason H. Nielson, MD
ADOLESCENT SPORTS MEDICINE
Deirdre Ryan, MD
NEUROMUSCULAR / ALIGNMENT
Dr. Ryan is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and has received awards in clinical practice and medical research. She has published many scientific articles on orthopedics, trauma, and neuromuscular medicine. She worked for 10 years at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in Gait Analysis. Dr. Ryan is trained in general pediatric orthopedics, neuromuscular care, fracture care, limb length and alignment disorders.
Brock K. Kitchen, DO
SCOLIOSIS
Dr. Kitchen received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He went on to attend Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Worth, Texas, where he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. He spent additional time in Texas completing his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Following this, Dr. Kitchen participated in a fellowship at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, California.
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