The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Growing Bones Pediatrics & Neuromuscular Orthopaedic Institute on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 11 am. The ceremony was held at their new location at 1057 S. Bradford Street in Dover. Chamber staff, ambassadors, and friends joined the folks at Growing Bones as they celebrate their first year of providing care to the Dover community!

Growing Bones Pediatric & Neuromuscular Orthopaedic Institute is dedicated to providing comprehensive pediatric orthopaedic specialty services to households in Delaware. They aim to provide convenient access to sub-specialized orthopaedic care for pediatric and adult patients with neuromuscular disorders. The folks at Growing Bones treat all general pediatric orthopaedic conditions including: Trauma, Congenital & adolescent disorders, and Sports injuries.  In addition, they specialize in the care of children and adults with chronic neurologic conditions including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and Down's Syndrome. 

Dr. Connor is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who provides general pediatric orthopaedic services to all children as well as sub-specialized orthopaedic services for children and adults with neuromuscular disorders. Pediatric orthopaedists are specifically trained in the care of childhood conditions and injuries. Neuromuscular conditions are disorders, often diagnosed at birth, that have their own specialized needs. Furthermore, when children age out of the traditional pediatric system, they often have significant difficulty in transitional services into adulthood. Dr. Connor is committed to providing services that address health disparities across Kent and Sussex county. Growing Bones believes that every child deserves exceptional care everywhere.

The motivation to bring Growing Bones to Dover was based on a profound need expressed by patients and primary care referring providers for all fields of pediatric specialty care. Central Delaware has had a significant and longstanding need for local pediatric subspecialties. Orthopaedic injuries require immediate care and extended follow up. With no local specialists, families were required to drive long distances to the one primary provider in the state located in Wilmington. In response to this need, a centrally-located office in Dover was established to provide trauma and emergency support for pediatric injuries through the three Bayhealth Emergency Rooms in Kent County.  

A proud member of the Central Delaware community, Growing Bones Pediatrics & Neuromuscular Orthopaedic Institute has been active in establishing its presence. To date, Growing Bones has actively sponsored the Dover Little League, the Caesar Rodney Basketball Team, and Delaware’s Athletic Trainer’s Association. In addition, they have served as a participating site for Toys for Tots and have volunteered as a training site for Polytech High School Students. They are pleased to offer various training and local education experiences to local professional schools and medical professionals. In this new year, they are hoping to expand their involvement in the community and find ways to promote children’s health through activity and education.