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Dr. Amos Schindler

Pediatric Orthopedician

, Ramat Gan, Israel

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Amos Schindler is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Amos Schindler is part of:

  • The Israeli Medical Association
  • Israeli Association of Orthopedics
  • Association of surgery of the foot and ankle in Israel
  • Pediatric Orthopedics in Israel
  • European Society of Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Sports medicine in Israel

Qualifications :

  • MD from the Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem
  • Internship at the Orthopedic Department, Sheba Medical Center
  • Internships in the United States in the field of Child and Adult Orthopedic Surgery of the Foot

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr Amos Schindler?

  • Dr Amos Schindler has 28 years of experience in pediatric and adult orthopedic surgery. He has expertise in foot and ankle surgery, child bone fractures, arthroscopy, foot deformities, tendonitis, and shoulder surgery.
  • Dr Schindler completed an advanced course in Trauma Orthopedic Surgery in Switzerland. Additionally, he completed an internship at the Orthopedic Department of Sheba Medical Center and also pursued training in child and adult orthopedic surgery of the Foot in the US.
  • Dr Schindler is a member of several reputed organizations such as the Israeli Medical Association, the European Society of Orthopedics, and the Israeli Association of Orthopedics.
  • He has several publications in scientific journals of repute. These include:
    1. Dudkiewicz I, Schindler A, Ganel A. Elongation of long bones for short stature in patients with hypophosphatemic rickets. Isr Med Assoc J. 2003 Jan;5(1):66-7. PMID: 12592966.
    2. Givon U, Liberman B, Schindler A, Blankstein A, Ganel A. Treatment of septic arthritis of the hip joint by repeated ultrasound-guided aspirations. J Pediatr Orthop. 2004 May-Jun;24(3):266-70.
    3. Sherr-Lurie N, Bialik GM, Ganel A, Schindler A, Givon U. Fractures of the humerus in the neonatal period. Isr Med Assoc J. 2011 Jun;13(6):363-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are some of the best hospitals Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons in Tel Hashomer, Israel are associated with?

Following are some of the best clinics in Tel Hashomer, Israel with whom Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons are associated with:

Which are some of the procedures performed by Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons in Tel Hashomer, Israel?

Most common procedures performed by pediatric orthopedic surgeons in Tel Hashomer are:

    Which are some of the conditions treated by Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Tel Hashomer, Israel?

    Check out the conditions performed by pediatric orthopedic surgeons in Tel Hashomer, Israel:

    • Knee Pain
    • Damaged joint
    • Blount's Disease
    • Knee Injury
    • Bow Legs
    • Shorten or lengthen a deformed bone
    • Hip Dysplasia
    Who is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons are trained in diagnosing, treating and managing the musculoskeletal problems in children. They are best-trained to properly evaluate and treat musculoskeletal (muscle, bone, joint) problems in children who are still growing.

    A pediatric orthopedic surgeon treats children from the newborn stage through teenage years. They choose to make pediatric care the main focus of their medical practice. The unique nature of medical as well as surgical care of children is learned from advanced training.

    Pediatric orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat children’s musculoskeletal problems including:

    • Limb and spine deformities
    • Gait abnormalities
    • Bone and joint infection
    • Broken bone
    What are the qualifications of a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Aspiring orthopedic specialists need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree and then 2- 3 years MS (orthopedics). Interested candidates have to follow the below-given steps to become an orthopedic specialist:

    Science students who have appeared in +2 (with Chemistry, physics, and biology as main subjects) need to appear in a medical entrance test. After completing the four and half years of MBBS course and one year and six months of mandatory training, one has to pursue MS (Ortho) to work as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. After completing two to three years of MS (Ortho) course, an Orthopaedist can get jobs in government hospitals and can also open their own clinic to provide services to patients.

    What conditions do Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons treat?

    Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons can treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

    • Knee Injury
    • Bow Legs
    • Knee Pain
    • Damaged joint
    • Blount's Disease
    • Hip Dysplasia
    • Shorten or lengthen a deformed bone
    • Limb and spine deformities
    • Bone and joint infections
    • Gait abnormalities
    • Broken bones
    What diagnostic tests are required by Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Some diagnostic tests to detect orthopedic conditions are as follows:

    • Ultrasound
    • X-ray
    • Arthrography
    • Bone scan
    • Bone density scan
    • Computerized axial tomography scan
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Magnetic resonance imaging
    • Electromyography
    • Peripheral Bone Density Testing
    • Radiographs
    • Computed Tomography
    • Discography
    • Doppler Ultrasound
    • Dual-Photon Absorptiometry
    When should you visit a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

    If your child experiences the below given signs and symptoms, he/she should see an pediatric orthopedic surgeon:

    • Ligaments
    • Bones problem
    • Tendons
    • Joints problem
    • Injury-Related Pain
    • Morning Stiffness
    • Bruising
    • Persisting Pain
    What can you expect from your first visit with a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?

    When a patient visits a clinic for the first consultation, the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeonwill do a thorough examination. Then, the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon will ask some questions and review the patient’s detailed health history. This will include an assessment of the tests and scans the patient might have had beforehand. The Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon can then develop a treatment strategy that suits the patient.

    At the first appointment, the cancer specialist will talk to the patient about treatment options. The Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon will tell which ones are available at present, what the side effects may be, and how effective they are. Then the specialist will recommend a course and then suggest when the treatments should start.

    Which are the most common procedures performed by a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?
    • Debridement
    • Bone Fusion
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery
    • Joint Replacement Procedures
    • Internal fixation of bones
    • Osteotomy
    • Bone fracture repair
    • Revision Joint Surgery
    • Spinal Fusion
    • Soft tissue repair

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