Dr. Laura K Jacks M.D.
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
4121 Dutchmans Ln Suite 603 Louisville KY, 40207About
Dr. Laura Jacks is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Jacks 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. Jacks tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Jacks treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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