About the Division of Orthopaedics

us news orthopedics badge From broken arms and sports injuries to complex spine conditions, your child will receive world-class, family-centered care at CHOP's Division of Orthopaedics. Our program is one of the largest and most active pediatric orthopaedic centers in the world, and has provided safe and effective care to children and young adults for over 120 years. Consistently among the top-ranked pediatric orthopaedics programs in the nation, CHOP's Division of Orthopaedics earned the No. 1 ranking in the nation on the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll of Best Children's Hospitals.

Best in class orthopaedic care — close to home

No matter where you are in Eastern Pennsylvania or New Jersey, CHOP Orthopaedics is nearby. Your child can access our world-renowned team of experts at multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including two ambulatory surgery centers.

At these convenient locations, our team of orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine pediatricians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide diagnostic testing, treatment and follow-up for orthopaedic patients. They will also coordinate your child's care with other specialists in the CHOP network, offering him complete and individualized treatment.

 


Next Steps
Appointments, Referrals and Video Visits
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Why Choose Us

Children's Hospital's Division of Orthopaedics is one of the largest and most active pediatric orthopaedic centers in the world.

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Would you like a second surgical opinion from a CHOP expert?

Our referral nurse navigator can give your family timely access to world-renowned pediatric orthopaedic surgeons in every specialty.


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