Orthopedic Center News

Get to know Blake K. Montgomery, MD, CHOP’s newest pediatric spine surgeon and learn how he plans to help young patients at CHOP.

Dr. DeFrancesco explains why he chose to specialize in pediatric hip care, his approach to hip preservation and how he cares for patients facing the prospect of hip surgery.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is pleased to announce that following a national search, Wudbhav (Woody) N. Sankar, MD, will become the new Chief of CHOP’s Orthopedic Center, effective July 1, 2026.

Staff from CHOP’s Orthopedic Center published widely in 2025; here is a sampling of some of their groundbreaking research.

John M. Flynn, MD, Chief of CHOP’s Orthopedic Center, reflects on his 30-year tenure at CHOP, how pediatric orthopedics has evolved, and the impact healthy bones have on kids.

Get to know Mary Claire Manske, MD, CHOP’s newest hand and arm surgeon, and learn how she partners with families to help children and teens.

CHOP’s Minds Matter Concussion Program team played a key role in a recently published research study that investigated how vision can impact concussion recovery.

Dr. Manske shares her approach to diagnosing, treating and supporting children with congenital hand and arm differences through CHOP’s comprehensive, team-based care.

Attending surgeon Christopher J. DeFrancesco, MD, recently sat down to discuss total hip arthroplasty, a new hip replacement option for young adults being offered at CHOP.

When thousands of young athletes gathered for the 2025 Junior Pan American Games, two CHOP pediatric sports medicine specialists were proud to be in the middle of the action.