Children's Orthopaedics

COVID-19 UPDATE

To comply with current federal and state regulations regarding COVID-19, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has canceled all clinics and canceled all surgeries except those deemed urgent.

To be compliant with these policies, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Service has cancelled all non-urgent in-person visits and converted visits where possible to virtual visits or phone calls. We will continue to care for our patients with urgent issues in person. All patients will be screened on the phone and upon entering clinics for cough, shortness of breath, fever, and nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. Our staff will then determine the best course of action for patients who present with COVID-19 symptoms.

All patients (new or established) can make a virtual visit appointment or phone call with our physicians. Call 617-726-8523 with any questions or concerns, or if you would like an appointment. Please leave a message with the answering service, and one of our administrative assistants will return your call.

New patients must register (1-866-211-6588) before an appointment can be made and you must enroll in Patient Gateway in order to have a virtual visit.

We want you to know that the Children's Orthopaedics Providers and their staff remain with you and your family during this COVID-19 emergency. We are all available to answer/address any concerns you may have.

Unfortunately, we do not know when hospital operations will return to normal to reschedule postponed surgeries and clinic visits. We will notify you as soon as possible. Until then, follow federal, state and CDC guidelines. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we all proceed together through this COVID-19 situation.

What to Expect

Children's Orthopaedics works in close collaboration with the Mass General Hospital for Children to develop and expand the specialized orthopaedic care and treatment for Mass General's youngest patients. Our team diagnoses and treats all pediatric orthopaedic 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 provided 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 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:

• Foot and hip reconstruction
• Limb lengthening
• Spinal reconstruction
• Tendon transfers & muscular reconstruction
• Sports medicine procedures
• Skeletal trauma care