Children and adolescents who need orthopaedic care are not simply mini-adults. They need specialized attention to address orthopaedic issues within the context of a growing, changing body.

St. Peter’s Approach to Pediatric Orthopaedics

Pediatric orthopaedics at St. Peter’s Health offers specialized care that is tailored to infants, children and adolescents. Our practice treats children with hip dysplasia, clubfoot, scoliosis, sports injuries and fractures.

Our orthopaedic care team includes an orthopaedic surgeon, advanced practice providers (APPs) – nurse practitioners and physician assistants – as well as nurses, certified medical assistants, orthopaedic technicians and athletic trainers. Our APPs are available to provide you with in-depth follow-up care.

Conditions Treated

  • Bone Fracture
  • Clubfoot
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sprains
  • Trauma

Quality Pediatric Orthopaedic Care at St. Peter’s

  • Specialized pediatric care: Dr. Kerry Hale is one of a handful of fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeons in Montana. After completing her residency at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Hale conducted a pediatric orthopaedic fellowship in New Zealand. This specialized training gives her the expertise necessary to address children’s unique needs.
  • Individualized plans: Our orthopaedic care team tailors its treatment recommendations to the needs of your child and your family. We know that being active is a key part of a child’s life: Our goal is to help your child maintain or even improve activity levels through a custom-tailored treatment plan.  

Pediatric Orthopaedic Programs and Services

  • Bracing
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Tenotomy and Casting

Location(s) of Pediatric Orthopaedics Services