Orthopedic Trauma Program
![Boy doing airplane arms with his mom behind him smiling.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_150_3x2_1100x733_1x/public/2024-08/hero-1400x600-orthopaedics-v02_1.jpg?h=c24cad92&itok=Ocmr_F3r)
The Orthopedic Trauma Program provides expert evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries of the limb and spine. Our orthopedic surgeons are part of a specialized trauma team that provides total care for every aspect of your child’s injury, from prevention through treatment and rehabilitation.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the first accredited pediatric Level I Trauma Center in eastern Pennsylvania. Level I status means your child will have 24/7 access to a coordinated team of orthopedic physicians and surgeons, neurosurgeons, emergency physicians, nurses, anesthesiologists and support staff. Together, we treat thousands of injured children each year.
Children are not mini adults and their treatment after a trauma requires specialized knowledge of children’s growing bones. Our trauma team is here to help.
How we serve you
We offer expert on-site radiologic and diagnostic services, including low-dose EOS imaging; an onsite cast room, staffed by orthopedic technicians experienced in working with even the smallest patients; an in-house brace shop to design custom braces; as well as physical therapy and rehabilitative services.
Conditions we treat
We treat children and adolescents with all types of traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, including the following.
![Health care staff smiling while caring for a patient](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_150_3x2_160x107_1x/public/2024-03/Photo-Default-Team-Support-Staff-Nurse-Patient-2624x1720-v01.jpg?itok=18eKyx-Z)
Meet your team
Our team includes orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and others who provide care for children immediately following injuries, and second opinions on treatment and long-term care.
![Architectural detail of outside of building](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_150_3x2_160x107_1x/public/2024-03/Photo-Default-Locations-Building-Exterior-2624x1720-v01.jpg?h=ed76bfaa&itok=CvXz3nSY)
Our locations
You can visit staff from the Orthopedic Trauma Program at numerous locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Your donation changes lives
A gift of any size helps us make lifesaving breakthroughs for children everywhere.
![Happy boy patient walking with crutches in corridor at hospital.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_150_3x2_160x107_1x/public/2024-05/Photo-donate1-ORTHO-2624x1720_0.jpg?itok=hG3FK2Mu)