Pediatric Orthopedics | AdventHealth for Children

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AdventHealth for Children strives to restore every kid’s unique spirit. With Walt Disney Imagineering-inspired design and a child-centered healing environment, our experts do everything possible to help your child feel whole.

If something is affecting your child’s movement, athletic performance, physical development or quality of life, our pediatric orthopedic specialists are here to provide answers. From advanced radiation-free pediatric scoliosis surgery using 7D Surgical Navigation to advanced treatments for pediatric and adolescent sports injuries, limb deformities, cerebral palsy and other conditions, our team personalizes your child's treatment plan to help them thrive.

The Greatest Care for Our Smallest Patients

Our pediatric orthopedic specialists believe that healing little muscles and bones takes a team. Learn more about our multidisciplinary services and leading-edge treatments that are helping kids every day.

Pediatric Spine Conditions
Trusting your child’s spine care to us is not something we take lightly. That’s why we strive to be the best. AdventHealth for Children in Orlando is the only children’s hospital in the Eastern United States to perform radiation-free pediatric spinal surgery using the 7D Surgical Navigation System, pioneering advanced treatments for conditions such as:
Scoliosis
Cerebral palsy
Spina bifida
Pediatric Sports Injuries and Rehab
If your young athlete sustains a sports injury, have peace of mind knowing that our team of renowned orthopedic specialists can personalize a treatment plan and apply some of the most advanced surgical techniques available to treat nearly any pediatric sports injury, including:
ACL injuries
Shoulder dislocations
Patella dislocations
Concussions
Fractures
Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction

A congenital abnormality, genetic condition or damage to a growth plate can cause a child's arms or legs to vary in size. The pediatric orthopedic surgeons at AdventHealth for Children are experienced in the reconstruction of bones and joints that can help bring your child the comfort and mobility they deserve. If their discrepancy in limb size is minimal, your child may even be treated without surgery.

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Our team is dedicated to ensuring you have the information and resources you need. For a deeper understanding of the pediatric orthopedic services we offer and the conditions we treat, download this free guide.

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Meet the Team

Our pediatric orthopedic specialists deliver the latest orthopedic innovations, using forward-thinking techniques and a personalized approach to care. If your child needs care, our team is here for you with compassionate expertise in convenient locations throughout Central and West Florida, close to home.

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**Ernesto Del Valle Hernandez, MD**
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Ernesto Del Valle Hernandez, MD, is a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon who joined AdventHealth for Children in Orlando from Southwest Florida, where he was part of a respected private practice that specializes in caring for children with broken bones, growth plate injuries, sports injuries, spinal and limb deformities, neuromuscular disorders, bone and joint infections and more. He has received special certifications in fracture management and minimally invasive treatment for traumatic injury, and he is fluent in English and Spanish.

Oduche Igboechi, MD

**Oduche Igboechi, MD**
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Oduche Igboechi, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He also earned his master’s in public health and business administration and then completed his orthopedic surgery residency. Dr. Igboechi is dedicated to providing high-quality care for his patients through educating them and their families. He aims to create individualized treatment plans for each patient.

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**Katerina Backus, MD, FAAP**
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Katerina Backus, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified American Academy of Pediatrics and sports medicine physician with the AdventHealth for Children Pediatric Orthopedics team. She is one of only a few select physicians to have achieved a patient satisfaction rating in the 99th percentile from surveys conducted by Press Ganey. Her specialties include pediatric sports injuries, nonoperative musculoskeletal injuries, pediatric diseases affecting kids' mobility, and concussion management.

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**Raymund Woo, MD**
Medical Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Raymund Woo, MD, is a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating children with deformities of the spine and limbs as well as growth plate injuries, neuromuscular disorders, neurofibromatosis and a variety of sports injuries. As a father himself, he is supremely attuned to parents' concerns about their children's health care and places a strong emphasis on good communication with both patients and their caregivers. Dr. Woo is the only doctor in Florida specialized in robotic-assisted scoliosis spinal surgery in children, and he has developed techniques in pediatric scoliosis surgery that are used worldwide.

Maureen Maciel, MD

**Maureen Maciel, MD**
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Maureen Maciel, MD, is a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Maciel received her medical degree from Mount Sinai Medical School and went on to complete an orthopedic surgery residency at Ohio State University and a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship at Shriners Hospitals for Children. A highly experienced clinician, Dr. Maciel served as an assistant professor at the University of South Florida in the department of orthopedic and sports medicine for more than 14 years.

Sean Keyes, DO

**Sean Keyes, DO**
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Sean Keyes, DO, is a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon with advanced training in pediatric orthopedic surgery and sports medicine from Cincinnati Children's Medical Center. Dr. Keyes received his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Ohio. He is involved in the treatment of athletes on various levels but specializes in helping pediatric and adolescent athletes. He is aware of the increasingly competitive nature and pressures our growing kids are under and remains on the cutting edge for surgical techniques.

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World-Class Treatment With Heart

A doctor visit or procedure can sometimes feel scary — both for you and your child. But rest assured they’re in the most compassionate and capable hands. See how the experts at AdventHealth for Children combine advanced treatments and technology with a faith-based culture to provide the best possible care.

When 11-year-old Alexis was told she needed to have surgery to correct her condition, she struggled with the news. A circumstance that seemed frightening turned hopeful as Alexis and her family sought care from AdventHealth for Children’s expert orthopedic surgery team.
An extensive network of outpatient facilities means your child’s care can be closer to home. Learn more about the specialists throughout our network of care and hear why they feel called to the healing work they do.
When Antonio tore his ACL, he thought his track and field career was over, but he found new hope for recovery with Dr. Sean Keyes and the revolutionary BEAR Implant. Today, he's back to running track — and has Olympic goals in his sights.

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AdventHealth for Children is an extensive pediatric care network that includes pediatricians, 250+ pediatric specialists practicing 35 pediatric specialties, regional specialty clinics, pediatric emergency departments and Centra Care Kids urgent care locations.

Across Central and West Florida, there are more than 300 dedicated pediatric beds, with 200 of them located at the tertiary children’s hospital in Orlando. Dedicated ambulances and a helicopter provide emergency transfers and are staffed with a highly trained PICU and NICU transport team that supports all AdventHealth Florida locations as well as regional and community hospitals that need access to our pediatric services.

And no matter which of our facilities you visit, you will receive the same compassionate care. We're here to help your family heal in body, mind and spirit.

For All Your Family's Health Care Needs

Our health navigators are specially trained nurses here to assist you with all of your family's health care needs. They help to make life easier for our patients through expert clinical assistance and educational, emotional and spiritual support. All calls are confidential, anyone can self-refer and insurance is not required to talk or meet.

Our children's health navigators can answer your questions and help coordinate your child's care, assisting you with:

Finding a care provider
Answering your health care questions
Assistance with scheduling annual office visits and screenings
Resources and support for you and your family
Coordination of care among multiple providers and facilities

We're on a Mission to Advance Pediatric Care

At AdventHealth for Children, we have been nationally recognized for our leadership in advanced treatments, breakthrough research and the compassionate care of children and their families.

Top 6% in the Nation for Patient Safety

AdventHealth for Children was awarded the Top Children’s Hospital award by The Leapfrog Group as one of the nation's safest children’s hospitals — an honor earned by only eight U.S. children's hospitals.
Gold Standard in Nursing

For a second time, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has granted AdventHealth for Children Magnet® recognition, which establishes the hospital as a national leader in nursing and patient care. Only 7% of the nation’s hospitals have received this recognition.