Spine Program
The Spine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment to thousands of babies, children and teens with spinal deformities, trauma-related spinal conditions or injuries, benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors, genetic cervical spine conditions and other conditions that affect the spine. We offer surgical and non-surgical options to treat pediatric spine conditions, ensuring your child gets the most effective, but least invasive treatment possible.
Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis During the COVID-19 Crisis: Sean’s Story
Sean and his family trusted CHOP Orthopaedics to perform spine surgery to correct Sean’s worsening scoliosis in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why Choose Us?
The Spine Program is a cornerstone of the Division of Orthopaedics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), which is among the top ranked programs in the nation on the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals. Thanks to their surgical knowledge, clinical experience and innovative research, CHOP’s Spine Program offers a depth and breadth of experience treating spine conditions that is unparalleled in the region.
Conditions We Treat
Our Team
Together, the Spine Program's team of pediatric spine surgeons and other specialists has nearly 250 years of experience diagnosing and treating spine conditions in pediatric patients.
