Orthopedics

Pediatric Orthopedics at Its Best

Nemours has one of the largest and most widely respected pediatric orthopedics practices in the United States — and the world. As an international leader in the field, Nemours is renowned for delivering advanced orthopedic care for children and teens since 1940. Our pediatric orthopedic surgeons and physicians are here to help restore function, improve quality of life, and prevent injury — to get kids back to being kids, no matter what their condition or injury.

Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions We Treat

We provide full-service care for children and teens with disorders and injuries involving the bones, joints, muscles and nerves, from the most common to the extremely rare. Some of the kids we see have complex needs, including chronic medical conditions that require integrated care with other specialties.

We see a full spectrum of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending upon the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.

arthrogryposis
bone fractures (broken bones)
bone tumors
cerebral palsy
clubfoot
hand/upper extremity issues
hip disorders (e.g., Perthes disease and slipped capital femoral epiphysis)
limb length discrepancies and limb deformities
lymphedema
muscular dystrophy
osteogenesis imperfecta
scoliosis
skeletal dysplasia (dwarfism)
spina bifida
sports concussions
sports medicine injuries
trauma

Why Choose Us

Families come to us from across the globe for our expertise in pediatric orthopedics care and research. We’re actively involved in studies and clinical trials to look for better ways to diagnose and treat childhood orthopedic diseases such as skeletal dysplasia, hip dysplasia, scoliosis and sports medicine injuries. And, year after year, many on our team are recognized as “Best Doctors in America® ,” as well as “Top Doctors” by local magazines in our regions.

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Regional Pediatric Orthopedic Highlights

Services, programs and care teams differ at each location. Call for details.

Delaware Valley/Greater Philadelphia

U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals: Orthopedics

Highlights of Our Care

We offer comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children (Wilmington, Del.) and select Nemours duPont Pediatrics satellite locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

one of the longest-standing, most well-known pediatric orthopedic practices in the nation and the world
consistently ranked among the top 10 children’s hospitals in the country for pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report
internationally renowned expertise in skeletal dysplasia (dwarfism) and cerebral palsy
world-class muscular dystrophy program
nationally noted, comprehensive scoliosis/spinal deformities program
large, experienced team — with more than 40,000 visits annually, 15 full-time, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons and two fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians
one of the nation's largest pediatric training programs for orthopedic residents and fellows
100 percent physician participation in research and education, with leading pediatric orthopedics innovations such as the Wilmington Brace, which set a standard in scoliosis care; and the Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton (WREX), a 3-D-printed technology that helps children with muscle weaknesses use their arms
comprehensive, full-service care, with access to more than 30 other medical and surgical specialties
nursing excellence — our nursing program at duPont Hospital for Children earned Magnet status , the country’s highest nursing credential
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware right across from our hospital’s campus
Nobel Prize-winning EOS imaging technology (for the lowest dose of radiation possible to make medical imaging safer)
innovation in gait and motion analysis to help analyze and diagnose problems with walking — our accredited pediatric gait and motion analysis lab is among the first of its kind and still one of very few nationally
wheelchair clinic and assistive technology to help kids get around, communicate and learn
advanced diagnostic services, including fetal diagnostic testing and perinatal consultations while your baby is still in the womb
state-of-the-art cast room
on-site brace fitting
on-site orthotic and prosthetic shops
concussion program featuring comprehensive baseline concussion testing, including ImPACT® and NeuroCom® testing
pediatric sports medicine program that focuses on injury rehabilitation, prevention, and performance improvement and features advanced rehab facilities and therapy gyms
certified athletic trainers, who provide fitness assessments and personalized exercise training
indoor aquatic therapy pools
personalized sports nutrition programs with our board-certified sports nutritionist
pediatric outpatient therapy services program that’s one of the only in the region accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
certified hand, occupational, physical and speech/language therapists

Featured Programs

We offer many specialized programs, including those in:

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Central Florida

Highlights of Our Care

We offer comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care at Nemours Children’s Hospital (Orlando) and select satellite Nemours Children’s Specialty Care locations.

renowned pediatric hematology/oncology care and interventional radiology services to treat bone tumors
team that includes some of the most accomplished pediatric spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) specialists in the world, part of a program that’s approved and supported by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and the SMA Foundation
specialized clubfoot clinic
limb deformity center, offering surgical treatments for the correction of upper- and lower-limb deformities and injuries
muscular dystrophy clinic, with a team working together that includes experts from orthopedics, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy and genetics
advanced wheelchair and assistive technology services to help kids get around, communicate and learn
pediatric pain management services (led by a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist) unique to our area
advanced radiology (imaging) services including fetal diagnostics
state-of-the-art cast room
on-site orthotic and prosthetic shops
physical medicine and rehabilitation services and therapies, including physical therapy and occupational therapy
Ronald McDonald House on campus, for an affordable home away from home during long hospital stays

Featured Programs

We offer specialized programs such as:

Northeast Florida

Highlights of Our Care

We offer comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care at Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville (in collaboration with Wolfson Children’s Hospital) and select satellite locations.

expertise in a wide range of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions (including fractures, sports injuries, limb length discrepancies and muscular dystrophy)
state-of-the-art imaging and interventional radiology services (minimally invasive, image-guided procedures)
casting, orthotic and prosthetic shops
assistive technology services
physical medicine and rehabilitation
renowned pediatric programs, including pediatric neurology and hematology/oncology
close academic and clinical affiliations with the University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic Florida

Featured Programs

We offer specialized programs such as:

Northwest Florida

Highlights of Our Care

We offer pediatric orthopedic care at Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Pensacola and select satellite locations.

evaluation and treatment for a wide range of pediatric orthopedic conditions, from bone fractures to complex musculoskeletal conditions (including clubfoot, cerebral palsy and spina bifida)
wide range of pediatric specialty services
express lab services and imaging on-site
casting
orthotic and prosthetic shops
assistive technology services