Pediatric Orthopedics

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Pediatric Orthopedics

Pediatric Orthopedic Unit

The Pediatric Orthopedic Unit serves as a premier national center and a hub of clinical excellence for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries in children and adolescents.

We believe that children are not "small adults". Their care requires a unique approach, specialized equipment, and dedicated expertise designed to protect and support a child’s natural growth potential.

Our unit provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary therapeutic umbrella. We are internationally recognized for our extensive experience in correcting complex skeletal deformities, advanced limb lengthening techniques, managing neuromuscular disorders (such as Cerebral Palsy), and pioneering pediatric sports medicine and arthroscopy.

Our Areas of Expertise

  • Trauma Care: We provide 24/7 comprehensive management for fractures and complex injuries, from initial emergency room care through hospitalization, surgery, and outpatient follow-up.
  • Deformity Correction & Limb Lengthening: Specializing in Ponseti casting for Clubfoot, minimally invasive "guided growth" procedures, advanced external fixation systems, and cutting-edge internal magnetic lengthening nails.
  • Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy: Advanced arthroscopic and open procedures for ligament reconstruction, meniscus and cartilage repair in the knee, hip, and ankle, as well as patellar stabilization and hip labral repair.
  • Neuromuscular Excellence: Specialized care and rehabilitation for children and young adults living with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and various muscular disorders.
  • Hip Preservation: Expert surgical intervention for hip and pelvic deformities, including labral repairs, using both open and arthroscopic techniques. The service is provided both for children and adults.

By blending clinical excellence with world-class research, we ensure every patient receives the most advanced, safe, and effective care, delivered with the personal sensitivity and support your family deserves throughout the healing journey

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Care

To ensure the highest level of specialized care, certain sub-specialties are managed in collaboration with other expert units within Rambam’s Orthopedic Division. This collaborative model ensures that every patient—child or young adult—receives the most precise treatment from the leading experts in their specific field.

The following specialized services are provided by our partner units within the hospital:

  • Malignant Bone Tumors: Managed by the Orthopedic Oncology Unit (Orthopedic Division).
  • Hand & Upper Extremity: Managed by the Hand Surgery Unit (Orthopedic Division).
  • Spine & Back Disorders: Managed by the Spine Unit (Orthopedic Division).
  • Shoulder Dislocations: Managed by the Shoulder Unit (Orthopedic Division).
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation: Physical therapy and comprehensive rehab are provided by the Pediatric Rehabilitation Department and Physical Therapy Institute.

Department Team

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Doctor Contact informationProfessor Mark Eidelman

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Phone number of Professor Mark Eidelman04-7774140

Professor Mark Eidelman

Dr. Mark Eidelman graduated from the Samarkand School of Medicine in the USSR with honors in 1985. In 1990 he immigrated to Israel and completed his orthopedics residency at the Rambam Medical Center.
Since 2000 he has worked in the Pediatric Orthopedic Unit at Rambam. In 2002, Dr. Eidelman completed a fellowship at the Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. His main areas of interest in ort...

Our Services

  1. Infant & Early Childhood Orthopedics

    • Hip Screenings (DDH): Early diagnosis of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip using advanced ultrasound imaging.
    • Hip Dysplasia Treatment: Conservative and surgical management for congenital hip dislocation.
    • Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus): Specialized treatment using the world-renowned Ponseti method.
    • Metatarsus Adductus: Corrective treatment using the innovative UNFO system.

  2. Trauma & Fracture Management

    • Fracture Clinic: Urgent care for acute orthopedic trauma.
    • Surgical Reconstruction: Advanced fixation and reconstruction for fractures of the upper limbs, pelvis, and lower limbs.

  3. Limb Lengthening & Deformity Correction

    • Limb Deformities: Correction of "Knock-knees" (Valgus), "Bow-legs" (Varus), and rotational deformities.
    • Complex External Fixation: Treatment of complex congenital and acquired deformities using the Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF).
    • Limb Lengthening: Addressing limb length discrepancies caused by congenital conditions, infections, or trauma (service available for all ages).
    • Magnetic Internal Lengthening: Utilizing innovative PRECICE magnetic nail technology.

  4. Neuromuscular Center

    • Cerebral Palsy (CP): Comprehensive conservative care, including custom bracing and mobility-focused rehabilitation.
    • Specialized Procedures: Tendon lengthening and transfers, Botox injections, and hip reconstruction.
    • Lower Limb Correction: Surgical correction of deformities related to neuromuscular conditions.
    • Muscular Disorders & Syndromes: Long-term orthopedic monitoring and supportive care.

  5. Pediatric Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy

    • Ligament Reconstruction: Growth-plate-sparing ACL and ligament surgery.
    • Meniscus & Cartilage Care: Advanced repair, transplantation, and biological treatments.
    • Patellar Instability: Surgical and non-surgical management for recurrent kneecap dislocations.

  6. Hip Preservation (Available for all ages)

    • Preservation Surgery: Pelvic and femoral osteotomies to correct structural hip deformities.
    • Hip Arthroscopy: Minimally invasive treatment for labral tears and cartilage damage.

  7. Bone Tumors

    • Benign Lesions: Expert diagnosis and treatment of benign bone growths (such as Osteoid Osteoma).