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Hip Problems

¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children'sÌýorthopedic experts help kids and teens with hip pain and hip problems. We have the highly specialized expertise to treat one-time injuries and chronic (ongoing) hip problems that develop over time, from common conditions to rare diseases. We also offer expert hip management for children (like those with cerebral palsy) who are at greater risk of developing hip problems. At ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·, we also focus on treatments to prevent painful hip dislocations as kids grow.Ìý

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Hip Problems

¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children'sÌýorthopedic experts help kids and teens with hip pain and hip problems. We have the highly specialized expertise to treat one-time injuries and chronic (ongoing) hip problems that develop over time, from common conditions to rare diseases. We also offer expert hip management for children (like those with cerebral palsy) who are at greater risk of developing hip problems. At ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·, we also focus on treatments to prevent painful hip dislocations as kids grow.Ìý

Why Choose Us

Families come to ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· for our many decades of excellence in orthopedics and, specifically, for our expertise in pediatric hip problems. We back our skills and experience with a caring, personal approach — and dedication to making the lives of kids and teens better. We’re also actively involved in research to keep improving how we diagnose and treat pediatric hip disorders. And many of our doctors are recognized, year after year, among the "Best Doctors in America®."

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete hip disorder treatmentÌýat ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and select satellite ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Health locations.

  • Ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country for pediatric orthopedics, year after year, by Ìý
  • Specialized hip disorder program providing state-of-the-art hip care for babies to young adults
  • One of the top pediatric hip ultrasound programs in the world, using harmless sound waves to make images and help diagnose developmental dysplasia of the hip in babies
  • Hip arthroscopy (minimally invasive surgery with tiny scopes and instruments)
  • Complex hip preservation surgery, to help prevent further decreases in hip function
  • Active participant in the International Perthes Study group, evaluating treatment options and outcomes of children with Perthes disease
  • Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists experienced in hip problems
  • Pediatric outpatient therapy program that’s one of the only in the region accredited by the
  • On-site cast room, brace, orthotic and prosthetic shops

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer complete hip disorder treatmentÌýat ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, FLoridaÌý(Orlando) and select satellite ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· locations.

Northeast Florida

We offer hip disorder treatmentÌýat ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Health, Jacksonville (working withÌýWolfson Children’s Hospital) and select satellite locations.

  • Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeonsÌý
  • State-of-the-artÌýimaging
  • On-site casting,ÌýorthoticÌýandÌýprostheticÌýshops
  • Close academic and clinical affiliations with theÌý and

Northwest Florida

We offer hip disorder treatmentÌýat ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Health, Pensacola and select satellite locations.

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