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Children's Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine provides care for all musculoskeletal conditions in newborns, children, and teens. The orthopaedic team at Children's includes pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, pediatric sports medicine specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and certified athletic trainers. Our doctors have subspecialty areas of focus involving all aspects of pediatric orthopaedics.

Services include diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of:

  • Acute injuries including fractures, ligament injuries, and dislocations
  • Scoliosis and other spine problems, including casting, bracing and surgery
  • Clubfoot, hip dislocation and other orthopaedic congenital defects
  • Urgent orthopaedic conditions including musculoskeletal infections and tumors
  • Congenital deformities of the hand, arm and shoulder
  • Brachial plexus injuries
  • Sports-related injuries in children and adolescents
  • Children and teens with physical disabilities, cared for in a team approach with other medical specialists
  • Casting and bracing

There are appointments available for urgent visits. Contact 202-476-4063 if urgent slots are full.

Painful limping or refusal to bear weight

Acute fracture at any anatomic site

"Compartment Syndrome" or Severe Traumatic Leg or Arm Pain

Knee Sprain or Ligament Injury

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)

Clubfoot

Scoliosis or other spinal deformity

Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis (stress fracture of lower back)

Intoeing: metatarsus adductus (MTA), tibial torsion and femoral anteversion

Bowlegs (Possible Blount's Disease)

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

Torticollis*

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IGNITE for Kids: Clinical Trials

The IGNITE program focuses on addressing current clinical challenges in pediatric surgery and oncology, with an emphasis on replacement of surgery with non-invasive techniques to minimize stress and trauma caused by surgical procedures. Learn more about the IGNITE program.

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Outpatient Appointment Referral Pads (PDFs)

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