Division of Orthopaedics
The Division of Orthopaedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is one of the largest and most active pediatric orthopaedic centers in the world. The division provides a full range of services, with a special focus on the most complex musculoskeletal disorders, such as cerebral palsy, cancer and rare genetic conditions. Each year, more than 3,000 children receive individualized, compassionate care from CHOP’s orthopaedic team.
Conditions We Treat
- Aneurysmal bone cysts
- Avascular necrosis
- Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
- Bone metastasis
- Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
- Diastrophic dysplasia
- Fibrous dysplasia
- Goldenhar syndrome
- Klippel-Feil syndrome
- Langerhans cell histiocytosis
- Larsen syndrome
- Limb-length discrepancy
- Morquio syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Osteogenesis imperfecta
- Spasticity
- Spinal muscular atrophy
- Thoracic insufficiency syndrome — VEPTR expansion
- Spine disorders
- Idiopathic scoliosis
- Early-onset scoliosis
- Spina bifida disorders
- Congenital spinal deformities
Tumors: benign
- Chondroblastoma
- Chondromyxoid fibroma
- Endochondroma
- Giant cell tumor of bone
- Osteoblastoma
Tumors: malignant
- Chondrosarcoma
- Desmoid tumors
- Ewing sarcoma
- Osteosarcoma
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
Specialized Clinical Programs
Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program
Whether your child has a benign or malignant tumor, or you’re seeking a second opinion, the experts from the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program will provide your family with personalized care.
Brachial Plexus Injury Program
We offer a variety of treatment options for patients with brachial plexus and other peripheral nerve disorders, including occupational therapy and surgical interventions.
Cerebral Palsy Program
The Cerebral Palsy Program cares for children with cerebral palsy from birth to 21 years, offering many interventions that can improve the function of children with this condition.
Foot and Ankle Program
Our orthopaedic surgeons offer expert assessment and treatment of all foot and ankle deformities.
Hand and Arm Disorders Program
The Hand and Arm Disorders Program treats children with congenital deformities, injuries and tumors of the hand and arm.
Hip Disorders Program
The Hip Disorders Program specializes in diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow-up for congenital, developmental, and post-traumatic hip disorders.
Limb Deformity Program
Orthopaedic surgeons offer care for children with uneven limb length and limb deformities.
Neuromuscular Program
The Neuromuscular Program specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents and young adults with neuromuscular disorders.
Orthopaedic Trauma Program
The Orthopaedic Trauma Program provides expert evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries of the limbs and spine.
Spine Program
The Spine Program is one of the largest programs in the world dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric spine conditions.
Sports Medicine and Performance Center
The Sports Medicine and Performance Center provides comprehensive care for injured athletes through the spectrum of development.
Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
The Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome provides the highest level of medical and surgical care in the world for children with TIS.
