Navigating Cerebral Palsy: A Guide for Parents
Navigating Cerebral Palsy: A Guide for Parents March 31, 2026: Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that affects a child’s ability to control their muscles. It affects approximately 2 out of every 1,000 children. It can be caused by brain development issues or injury, usually before birth or during early infancy. Every child’s experience is different. […]
CHORTHO Cares INC Launches
Children’s Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates Launches CHORTHO Cares INC to Fund Local Youth Sports and Education February 11, 2026: Children’s Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates Launches CHORTHO Cares INC to Fund Local Youth Sports and Education Children’s Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates, LLP (COSSA) is proud to announce the launch of CHORTHO Cares INC, […]
The Pediatric Orthopedic Gift Guide: Toys That Build Strong Bones and Coordination
The Pediatric Orthopedic Gift Guide: Toys That Build Strong Bones and Coordination December 19, 2025: Many parents and grandparents are on the last minute hunt for the perfect gift. As pediatric orthopedic specialists we see firsthand how play shapes a child’s physical development. The right toys don’t just provide entertainment, they build bone density, improve […]
Broken Bones and Bounces: Keep Your Child Safe from 2025’s Most Common Trampoline Injuries
Broken Bones and Bounces: Keep Your Child Safe from 2025’s Most Common Trampoline Injuries November 26, 2025: We know that children genuinely love trampolines, they can offer hours of play and joyful exercise. However, as pediatric surgeons we are aware that this fun carries a significant well documented risk of serious injury. Whether your child […]
Pediatric Leg Length Discrepancy and Surgical Limb Lengthening
Pediatric Leg Length Discrepancy and Surgical Limb Lengthening October 15, 2025: For many parents, noticing that one of their child’s legs appears shorter than the other can be both confusing and concerning. While a small difference in leg length is common and often harmless, a more significant difference—known as leg length discrepancy (LLD)—can affect the […]
Understanding Perthes Disease: A Childhood Hip Disorder
Understanding Perthes Disease: A Childhood Hip Disorder September 5, 2025: Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, commonly known as Perthes disease, is a serious childhood hip condition that affects the femoral head (the ball on top of the thigh bone) The disease occurs when the blood supply to this area is temporarily disrupted, leading to the death of bone […]
Understanding Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Understanding Osteogenesis Imperfecta August 1, 2025: Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), commonly known as brittle bone disease is a genetic bone disorder that can significantly impact a child’s life, but with proper understanding and management children with (OI) can thrive. OI results from defects in genes that prevent the body from forming collagen, a crucial protein that […]
Advanced Technology
Advanced Technology July 9, 2025 Children’s Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates, LLP (COSSA) is excited to share ground breaking news. Ryan E. Fitzgerald MD, a leading pediatric orthopedic surgeon at COSSA, is at the forefront of a major advancement in pediatric surgical care. He has proudly integrated state-of-the-art Advanced Imaging and Navigation Technology Systems into […]
Pickleball is Growing Fast, and So Are the Injuries
February 9, 2023: Pickleball is the fastest growing youth sport in the United States. The 2022 Sports & Fitness Industry Association Report on pickleball found that children between the ages of 6-17 made up 21.2% of the nearly 5 million pickleball players in 2021. School’s physical education programs and summer camps have started to include […]
A Champion for Kids with Scoliosis
December 15, 2022: When Sierra was 14 years old, during a routine school physical exam, she was diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Sierra Lowery is a native of Florida and grew up in St Petersburg, attending Pasadena Elementary, Thurgood Marshall and Boca Ciega High Schools. She loved sports from an early age and actively played […]