Arun Hariharan, MD, MS

10/22/2025

Recognizing our incredible medical assistants for the skill, dedication, and compassion they bring to our patients daily. Thank you for being an essential part of the team!

10/20/2025

Wishing everyone a bright and joyful Diwali. May this Festival of Lights bring happiness, good health, and prosperity to all who celebrate. From our team to yours, Happy Diwali!

10/14/2025

Spent Saturday at the Little People of America (LPA) meeting connecting with patients and taking part in meaningful discussions on orthopedic and spine care. Always valuable to connect with this community and discuss current approaches in orthopedic and spine care!

10/13/2025

Emma was just 9 when she came to us with a severe congenital kyphosis measuring 130 degrees, making it difficult to stand upright and walk.

After three months in halo traction and a complex spinal reconstruction, she’s now standing tall — and recently took the stage at the Little Smiles fundraiser, surrounded by Osiris (NP), Kaile Jo (Child Life), and Emilee (RN), 3 members of the incredible team who supported her every step of the way.

Little Smiles is an organization that brings joy to children in hospitals through small acts of kindness, celebrations, and events that remind them they’re more than their diagnosis.

Seeing Emma on that stage, confident and full of energy, was a pretty powerful reminder of this. Watching her live so fully after everything she’s been through is the real win!

10/06/2025

Ellie is a 10-year-old with early-onset scoliosis. In the past, braces were thought to only stop curves from getting worse, but with modern designs, early intervention, and consistent wear, we’re now seeing real improvement in some patients, even after the brace is removed.

Ellie’s progress is a great reminder that commitment to treatment pays off. Her story encourages other kids and families to stay consistent, even when bracing feels challenging.

10/02/2025

Cast is off, fracture all fixed, and that finger dexterity is already back!

After a fracture, it’s always great to see movement and function returning so quickly.

09/15/2025

Logan is a 4 year old boy who came to us last year with both hips dislocated which had gone undiagnosed. Most people think of hip problems as something you’re born with, but they can show up later too.

The signs aren’t always obvious — sometimes it’s a limp, trouble keeping up with other kids, or one leg looking shorter than the other. If left untreated, it can cause pain and serious problems with walking as kids grow.

Surgery brought both of Logan’s hips back into place from completely dislocated to stable and aligned. A year later, he’s running, climbing, and thriving.

The lesson: if your child has a limp or seems “off” with how they move, it’s worth getting checked. Early recognition and treatment can make all the difference.

09/12/2025

Families, caregivers, and providers—this symposium is for you.

Join Drs. Feldman, Hariharan, and Huser in West Palm Beach, February 27–28, 2026, for two days of education, connection, and innovation in the orthopedic care of rare conditions.

Register today: thepaleyfoundation.org/orthopedic-treatment-of-rare-conditions-symposium.

09/05/2025

Scoliosis is very common in children and teens with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). These curves often appear earlier and progress more quickly than in other children, and the added challenges of muscle weakness, breathing concerns, and hip problems can make treatment decisions more complex.

Surgery, when it becomes necessary, requires careful planning. Families can expect a team approach that brings together spine surgeons, lung specialists, anesthesiologists, and rehabilitation experts. The goal is always to create a plan that is as safe as possible and tailored to each child’s needs.

I recently spoke with SMA News Today about these considerations and what families should keep in mind when thinking about surgery. I hope this article helps provide clarity and reassurance as patients and families navigate the next steps.

Pediatric spine surgeon Arun Hariharan answers common questions about scoliosis surgery for children and teens with spinal muscular atrophy.

09/03/2025

Neurosurgery is a field where precision, focus, and years of training are essential, and the team you work with makes all the difference. I’m grateful to operate alongside our neurosurgeons, Drs. Asadi and Raffa, learning from their expertise, exchanging ideas, and supporting one another as we tackle challenging cases.

This is the kind of collaboration that allows us to deliver the best possible care to every patient we see.

08/28/2025

Here’s a sneak peek from our quarterly multidisciplinary meeting with the pediatric orthopedic, spine, and neurosurgery teams.

We meet to go over our complex cases together to arrive at a plan collectively. We also discuss our prior cases and talk about what we could’ve done better or differently. And lastly we talk about our research endeavors and future plans.

These meetings are highly educational and engaging for all our team members and we believe plays a big role in improving our care for patients.

08/21/2025

Caleb is an 8-year-old who came to us with lasting effects from an elbow fracture he sustained at age 5. The fracture, called a supracondylar humerus fracture, had healed improperly after treatment elsewhere, leaving his elbow stuck in an inward, rotated, and hyperextended position. This wasn’t just a cosmetic issue, it made everyday activities and sports like throwing, catching, and swimming difficult.

We identified the issue with the way his bone had healed and performed a corrective osteotomy to realign the elbow. Just a couple of months after surgery, his arm has healed beautifully, his alignment is nearly symmetric, and he’s back to practicing throws with confidence.

A simple intervention made all the difference, and it’s always rewarding to see kids return to full function and potential.