Orthopedic Institute

There are many factors to consider when your child is diagnosed with an orthopedic condition. Children, even in their teen years, are still growing and are very active — requiring a different approach compared to a full-grown adult.

The CHOC Orthopedic Institute is dedicated to helping children with orthopedic conditions reach their fullest potential. Our team of board-certified specialists — including pediatric orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and occupational and physical therapists — provide a full spectrum of care for disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. We offer coordinated care for a seamless experience, innovative programs and specialized treatments, and pediatric expertise, equipment, and facilities. You can rest assured you are getting your child the best possible medical care with specialists who will take the time to ensure you feel heard.

Making Sure Kids Grow into Healthy Adults

Children especially are prone to orthopedic conditions and injuries because their bodies are in a constant state of growth. We understand that children are still growing and require specially trained experts with experience treating their unique needs. Whether it’s a broken bone, scoliosis, a sports injury or a developmental disorder, we’re here to help kids grow into healthy adults.

Our clinical and support staff is specially trained to care for children from infants to adolescents. Our team includes orthopedic surgeons, physical and occupational therapists, physiatrists, neurosurgeons and neurologists, rheumatologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, nurses and nurse practitioners, physician assistants and orthopedic technicians.

Patient- and Family-Centered Care

Because we are committed to family-centered care, we carefully consider the physical, mental and emotional needs of each patient and family. Our care teams are tightly integrated to make the experience seamless, whether it’s coordinating inpatient and outpatient visits, communicating with a child’s referring physician, or making sure patients and their families fully understand every option available to them. We offer the most comprehensive child life and family support programs in the region. Learn more about patient- and family-centered care at CHOC.

The CHOC Difference

• When it comes to conditions of the spine, we treat more Orange County children and adolescents than any other hospital.
• CHOC has the only pediatric clinic in Orange County designated by the Muscular Dystrophy Association to help families manage muscle disease.
• We offer two fellowship-trained hand surgeons for complex hand disorders and microsurgery.
• Our sports injury rehabilitation program is among the most comprehensive in the region for young athletes.
• CHOC orthopedic surgeons were the first on the West Coast to perform limb lengthening using the PRECICE™ Remote Control Device.
• In addition to your child’s primary treatment, we offer our patients expert rehabilitation services, psychosocial support, the very latest integrative health treatments such as acupuncture, and access to our Early Developmental Assessment Center (EDAC).
• We have the most comprehensive child life program in the region.
• CHOC is among only 7% of hospitals awarded Magnet designation, the highest honor for nursing excellence.
• CHOC is recognized by Press Ganey for excellence in physician engagement with our families.