by 28177pwpadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Conditions, Dr. Hariharan, Scoliosis, Treatment Trends
Watching your child grow up healthy and strong is every parent’s wish. So, when a diagnosis of scoliosis – a curvature of the spine – enters the picture, it’s natural to feel concerned and seek out the best possible treatment. Traditionally, severe scoliosis in...
by 28177pwpadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Conditions, Dr. Hariharan, Hip Dysplasia, Scoliosis
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects many aspects of a child’s health, including growth, metabolism, muscle tone, and the musculoskeletal system. Children with PWS often have low muscle tone (hypotonia) from birth and face unique...
by 28177pwpadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Conditions, Dr. Hariharan, Treatment Trends
Some of the most challenging conditions in pediatric orthopedics are those intertwined with systemic or genetic disorders. In this post, we will discuss three such conditions – Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Muscular Dystrophy (MD) (focusing on Duchenne/Becker...
by 28177pwpadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Conditions, Dr. Hariharan, Featured, Hip Dysplasia, Scoliosis
“Skeletal dysplasia” refers to a large group of rare genetic disorders that affect the development of bones and cartilage, often resulting in short stature (dwarfism) and orthopedic abnormalities. If your child has a form of skeletal dysplasia, you’ve likely...
by 28177pwpadmin | Jun 10, 2025 | Conditions, Dr. Hariharan, Recovery, Treatment Trends
Children are naturally active and resilient, but they’re not just “small adults” when it comes to bones and joints. Growing bodies have unique patterns of injuries and orthopedic conditions. As a parent or caregiver, you might face anything from a toddler’s broken arm...
by Jason Edmonds | Mar 1, 2025 | Conditions, Dr. Hariharan, Featured
Scoliosis is a common spinal condition that affects children and adolescents, causing an abnormal curvature of the spine. While some cases are mild, others can progress and require medical intervention. As a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in West Palm Beach, FL, Dr....