Dr. Todd Forrest Ritzman M.D.
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
1 Perkins Sq Akron OH, 44308About
Dr. Todd Ritzman is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Akron, OH. Dr. Ritzman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system in children. As a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ritzman tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Ritzman treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.
Education and Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine 2000
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Current Strategies for the Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: Tips and Techniques for Successful Closed Treatment.
- Open Reduction Techniques for Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children.
- The Difficult Supracondylar Humerus Fracture: Flexion-Type Injuries.
- Transphyseal Distal Humerus Fracture.
- Evaluation of Limited Screw Density Pedicle Screw Constructs in Posterior Fusions for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Awards
- 2011-2012 U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals - Orthopedics
Treatments
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spondylolisthesis
- Fibromyalgia
- Back Pain
- Scoliosis
- Birth Defects
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- Member Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Fellowships
- Pediatric Orthopedics & Scoliosis: San Diego Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA Pediatric
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