Orthopedic Surgery

Sports Injuries

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Orthopaedic surgeons at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia specialize in treating injuries of young athletes, including injuries to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, bone and cartilage. We treat thousands of young athletes each year. Our goal is to get young athletes back to their sports as soon as and as safely as possible, using conservative management or arthroscopic surgery if necessary.

We also offer sports-specific wellness assessments, conditioning and nutrition programs for children at all levels of activity, from casual recreational sports to elite athlete training.

For the convenience of the athlete and family, we provide the full spectrum of care under one roof, including:

Sports injuries and treatment options

For information about the sports injuries we treat and treatment options, visit our health information pages for: 

Make an appointment

To arrange an evaluation for your child, please call 215-590-6919 or 610-768-9470. You may also contact us by e-mail at: sportsmed@email.chop.edu.

Visit the Center for Sports Medicine and Performance site for more information 

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