Shriners Children’s provides comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care for infants, children and adolescents with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Our specialists deliver personalized treatment plans designed to improve mobility, reduce pain and help children reach their full potential.
Across our healthcare system, we offer a full spectrum of orthopedic treatments and services – from fracture care and casting to surgery and rehabilitation – as well as sports medicine. We also provide low-dose radiology, motion analysis, bracing and orthotic and prosthetic services, all supported by physical, occupational and recreational therapy. Families benefit from a convenient, single source for care, while children gain from continuity, collaboration and a coordinated treatment approach that supports the entire care plan.
Shriners Children’s is committed to delivering high-quality orthopedic care that improves function, independence and quality of life for every child, regardless of a family’s ability to pay or insurance status.
Shriners Children’s offers orthopedic care at hospitals and clinics in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
If you have concerns about your child’s bones, joints or muscles, or notice changes in movement, posture or development, a specialist can help evaluate the condition. Early assessment can help identify issues and guide next steps, and getting the right care early supports healthy growth and development. Pediatric orthopedic specialists understand that children aren’t just small adults and that they require specialized treatment tailored to their maturing needs.
Pediatric orthopedic care focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect a child’s bones, joints and muscles as they grow. Specialists are trained to care for developing bodies and support healthy movement and function. Care is designed specifically for children and adolescents.
Shriners Children’s provides specialized orthopedic care designed specifically for children. Our system has consistently been recognized by the Press Ganey Awards for our high standards of excellence in patient experience, safety and quality – based on patient and family feedback.
Offering one of the largest pediatric orthopedic medical groups in the country, our experienced physicians and team members are leaders in the field. They focus on treating complex conditions and supporting each child’s growth and development. Care is centered around the child and family every step of the way.
Our pediatric orthopedic physicians are among the most highly skilled and specialized in North America. The types of conditions we treat vary by location, and the following is not a complete list.
If you do not see your child’s condition, please search all orthopedic conditions or contact the Shriners Children's location nearest you.
Amputation
Bone Defects/Disease
Dwarfism
Finger Conditions
Foot Conditions
Fractures
Hand Conditions
Hip Deformities
Knee Conditions
Leg-length Discrepancies
Miscellaneous Orthopedic Conditions
Neck Conditions
Shoulder Conditions
Spine Conditions
Toe Conditions
Specific treatments and services may vary by location. Please contact a specific location for more information.
Yes. Shriners Children's provides specialized sports medicine care for children and adolescents with injuries from play, exercise and athletic activity. Our pediatric orthopedic specialists treat a wide range of conditions, including ACL tears, growth plate injuries, fractures and more. Care plans are personalized and may include physical therapy, casting, bracing or surgery.
Children are not simply small adults. Their bones, joints and soft tissues are still growing, which means conditions can look, behave and progress very differently than they would in a fully developed body. Growth plates, the areas of developing cartilage near the ends of bones, play a central role in how children heal and how their conditions are treated.
Pediatric orthopedic specialists are trained to understand how a child’s age, size and stage of growth affect diagnosis and treatment. At Shriners Children’s, that understanding is paired with an approach that supports your child’s emotional and developmental well-being alongside their physical care.
Treatment may include bracing, casting, physical therapy or surgery, depending on the child’s condition. Minimally invasive procedures may be used when appropriate. Care plans are personalized to meet each child’s needs.
Many pediatric orthopedic conditions can be treated without surgery. Non-surgical options such as bracing or therapy may be recommended first. Surgery is considered when it is the best option to improve function and long-term outcomes.
Diagnosis typically begins with a physical evaluation and a review of your child's medical history, but pediatric orthopedic diagnosis goes beyond simply identifying a condition. It requires understanding how that condition interacts with a child's still-developing body. Because children's bones include growth plates, areas of cartilage that haven't yet hardened into bone, specialists must assess not just what's happening now but how growth may affect the condition over time. In addition, imaging such as X-rays or MRI may be used.
At Shriners Children's, our pediatric orthopedic physicians are among the most highly skilled and specialized in North America. Your child's care plan will be built on a thorough understanding of their unique needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
During the first visit, the care team will evaluate your child’s condition, discuss symptoms and medical history, and recommend next steps. The goal is to create a clear and personalized plan for care. Families are supported throughout the process.
Treatment focuses on improving mobility, function and overall quality of life. Outcomes vary based on each child’s condition and care plan. The goal is to support long-term health and development.
Families and patients say that Shriners Children’s feels like home to them, and it's no wonder to us. We know that a child's needs go beyond the physical. Our care teams support their social, emotional and developmental health with patient programs and activities.
A few examples include:
Not all programs are available at every location. Contact your child’s care manager or any member of your child’s care team to learn more.
We’re proud that U.S. News & World Report ranked six of our locations among the "best children’s hospitals for orthopedics" in the United States in 2020. We celebrate the recognition of our individual physicians and researchers, as well. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, and the American Academy of Pediatrics are just a few of the organizations that have honored our staff.
Our pediatric orthopedic specialists gain much of their expertise through hands-on experience, individualized education and concentrated research with organizations including universities and companies in the private sector. As a result of this self-directed training, they’ve developed the elite skills to treat more than 100 orthopedic conditions.
Because Shriners Children’s provides all care and services regardless of a family’s ability to pay or insurance status, physicians and families are able to consider every appropriate treatment option available. Learn more below about the pediatric orthopedic conditions we treat and our commitment to the overall well-being of your child.
Specific treatments and services may vary by location. Please contact a specific location for more information.
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