A Premier Destination for Pediatric Orthopedics
The Orthopedic Center at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware stands out in the orthopedic field.
We see more kids, for more complex orthopedic problems, than nearly any other children’s health system. We’re an international destination for skeletal dysplasia, cerebral palsy, osteogenesis imperfecta and spine conditions such as scoliosis.
We’re one of the oldest programs of our kind. We’ve been changing the lives of children from around the world since 1940. Our legacy of excellence continues to this day. Year after year, we’re ranked among the very best in the nation.
As a recognized leader in orthopedic care and research, we bring both hope and help to kids and families who need it most.
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“It wasn’t just a broken arm. We’re dealing with his spinal cord,” said Eddie’s father. “So we wanted the best of the best.”
Orthopedic Care at Its Best
We’re one of the largest pediatric orthopedic centers in the country. Count on us for world-class specialists, top-notch facilities and advanced research.
- We have a large team, ready to help. We have 15 full-time, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons and two fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians.
- We have Centers of Excellence. We have Centers of Excellence in skeletal dysplasia (dwarfism), cerebral palsy, sports medicine, and spine and scoliosis. A Center of Excellence is a program with deep expertise and resources focused on a specific area, drawing on a variety of specialties to achieve the best results for patients.
- We have a renowned sports medicine program. We have hundreds of sports medicine visits every year. The 140,000-square-foot Chase Fieldhouse on the Delaware Riverfront includes on-site Nemours sports medicine experts, athletic trainers and physical therapists.
- We have outstanding orthopedic support services. Our gait analysis lab was the first of its kind in the country. We also have outpatient physical therapy, a wheelchair clinic, an onsite prosthetic shop and a full range of assistive technology.
- Top 20 Ranking of pediatric orthopedic programs by U.S. News & World Report
- 3,000+ Children treated for scoliosis or other spine conditions each year
- 800+ Short-statured children treated for skeletal dysplasia each year
- 40,000+ Orthopedic patients we care for each year
Our Leadership
William G. Mackenzie, MD, Chairman, Department of Orthopedics
A world-renowned pediatric orthopedics expert, Dr. Mackenzie is the author of more than 16 book chapters and 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to his work as a surgeon, he is actively involved in research projects aimed at finding better ways to treat children with orthopedic conditions and make life easier for them.
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Our Research
Nemours has been at the forefront of pediatric orthopedic research and care for more than 80 years. Our physician researchers, clinicians and scientists bring insights and discoveries to patients. We share our findings so we can help kids everywhere, even those we’ll never meet.
Learn MoreWe Make It Easy: Satellite Locations and Online Video Visits
For your convenience, families can schedule appointments with an orthopedic specialist nearby or with our easy-to-use telemedicine option. Whether it’s an introductory conversation or a follow-up visit, we can often save you travel time with our secure video connection or a nearby location.
We built the top children's health library
With KidsHealth.org, Nemours has created one of the nation’s leading sources of orthopedic education for families. From broken bones to scoliosis, we have information that can help.
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