Pediatric Orthopedic Center, Delaware Valley
About Our Pediatric Orthopedic Center of Excellence
Nemours Children’s Orthopedic Center in Wilmington, Del. is recognized around the world for helping children and teens with bone, joint, and muscular conditions live better. Kids with complex conditions like scoliosis, cerebral palsy, skeletal dysplasia, and lower limb differences come here for life changing care.
Annually ranked among the top 10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, our team sees more than 30,000 children each year. We’re highly skilled and have deep experience in the full range of orthopedic conditions, from emergencies and sports injuries to rare, genetic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal diseases. Our track record proves it.
Our orthopedic experts are also researchers, educators and leaders in pediatric health. We make groundbreaking discoveries and pioneer new approaches to help children move, play, walk, and run to their highest ability. For 60 years, we’ve set the standard of orthopedic care, sharing our knowledge and training the next generation of pediatric orthopedic specialists.
Our approach to care is collaborative. Communication and shared decision-making with families are key. We work closely other specialists to give your child everything they need. We offer the latest nonoperative therapies, orthopedic surgery, sports training, orthopedic genetics services, psychosocial support, nutrition advice, and more. As a team, we’re here as your child grows, from before birth to young adulthood.
Our team cares for more than 30,000 babies, children, teens, and young adults and performs thousands of procedures annually.
Our scoliosis correction rate approaches 100%, significantly better than established benchmarks for pediatric scoliosis care.
Annually we publish more than 50 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and present at hundreds of scientific meetings.
Internationally Recognized Expertise
Our team is world-renowned for successfully treating complicated pediatric orthopedic conditions. We have many centers of excellence and integrated programs to help your child thrive.
Orthopedic Surgery
Our surgeons perform complex procedures using advanced approaches, including 3D modelling, robot-assisted, and minimally invasive methods.
Orthopedic Trauma
Our orthopedic specialists treat kids with bone, muscle, ligament, tendon and spinal cord injuries in a state-of-the-art trauma center.
“The doctors were really incredible. Everything happened just the way they said it would.”
“Now, Nemours is giving him treatment to strengthen his bones, which is a gradual process … but it’s working.”
“With the help of her loving family and her team of Nemours doctors, MacKenzie is meeting the challenges of life.”
Family-Centered Approach
At Nemours, your child gets pediatric orthopedic expertise from a whole team that supports your child and family at every step.
Here since 1940, we’re one of the oldest and most renowned pediatric orthopedics programs of its kind.
We’re pioneers. We have the first accredited gait analysis laboratory for kids, we develop new devices that help kids move, and we perform complex surgeries not available everywhere.
Your child is cared for by pediatric orthopedists, surgeons, and advanced practice providers who are highly trained and specialized. We’re sought for our expertise to care for kids around the globe.
We listen to you and tailor care based on your child’s condition and your family’s needs.
Why Families Come Here for Care
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is state-of-the-art, and features everything your child needs to heal. We offer the latest, most advanced care in a welcoming and supportive environment. Take a virtual tour of our hospital now.
Let Us Help You
The Nemours Orthopedic Center provides premier, team-based care in a family-centered environment. We grow with your child, giving them everything they need from before birth to young adulthood.
Work With Us
Our team collaborates with physicians and researchers across the country, and the world. We partner with and train health care professionals to improve care for kids everywhere. Let’s work together.
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803