Children's Orthopaedics

What to Expect

Children's Orthopaedics works in close collaboration with the MassGeneral Hospital for Children to develop and expand the specialized orthopedic care and treatment for Mass General's youngest patients. Our team diagnoses and treats all pediatric orthopedic conditions, including fractures, scoliosis, growth and development disorders, cerebral palsy and hip and foot problems.

We collaborate closely with the Pediatric Surgery Service, Pediatric Medicine Service and the Mass General Health Centers to provide coordinated, high-quality care for our patients.

We treat all facets of a child’s skeletal health, including:

• Trauma and fractures
• Sports and performance injuries
• Other acquired injuries

We also have expertise in the management of inborn problems, such as:

• Spinal deformities
• Hip and foot anomalies
• Growth disorders & developmental delay
• Metabolic disorders, including rickets & Blount’s disease
• Neuromuscular disorders, ranging from cerebral palsy to muscular dystrophy

Our surgical expertise includes state-of-the-art techniques in:

• Anterior Vertebral Tethering (AVT)
• Foot and hip reconstruction
• Limb lengthening
• Spinal reconstruction
• Tendon transfers & muscular reconstruction
• Sports medicine procedures
• Skeletal trauma care

Common Conditions & Treatments

Get more information about common pediatric orthopaedic conditions and treatments.