Orthopedic Center News

Learn about the benefits of flag football, common injuries in children and teens, injury prevention tips, and when to seek care from CHOP Sports Medicine experts.

Dr. Goodbody answers questions about orthopedic considerations for patients with neuromuscular conditions including how to screen, when to refer, and what the role of orthopedic surgeons is in optimizing quality of life for this patient population.

CHOP’s Camp Rock is a rock-climbing camp that empowers kids with upper limb differences.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) physicians presented new and updated research data, including 25 ePosters and 22 presentations, at the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of America (POSNA) annual conference in Orlando, Florida, May 6–8, 2026.

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.