Author: Ryan Fitzgerald, M.D.

Dr. Fitzgerald is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and COSSA, L.L.P. He sees patients in St. Petersburg, Tampa, East Lake and Pasco. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, completed a residency at Summa Health System and a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis surgery at Rady Children’s Hospital. He currently is an active member of the Scoliosis Research Society, the Pediatric Spine Study Group and the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America. COSSA is the exclusive provider of pediatric orthopaedic services at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
How to Pick and Wear a Backpack
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How to Pick and Wear a Backpack

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Backpacks are a back-to-school staple and necessity, but they tend to get heavier each year as students get older, which can be concerning for parents. Ryan Fitzgerald, M.D., a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon with Children’s Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates (COSSA), treats patients at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He shares backpack safety tips to…