A pediatric orthopedic surgeon has a unique job aimed at getting children back to their normal life. For Dr. Robert Palmer, pediatric orthopedic surgeon for Vidant Orthopedics-Greenville, helping a child return to is or her routine means creating a relationship that allows patients and families to partner in their recovery.
âBeing a pediatric orthopedic surgeon is unique because we are responsible for treating the whole child,â Palmer said. âWe see so many unique cases, from limb deficiencies to physical deformities and traumatic injuries like broken bones. This means the relationship I build with my patients and their families is not centered around a single surgical event, but rather the unique treatment and healing process catered to help that child get back to life.â