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CHOC Children’s Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ Recognition from The Joint Commission
CHOC Children’s has been named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States.
Researcher Profile: Dr. Carl R. Weinert
Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and researcher Carl R. Weinert, MD, is a pioneer in the field, establishing the first ever pediatric orthopaedic practice in Orange County.
8 O.C. hospitals among ‘top performers’
Children’s Hospital of Orange County, is on the list – for its exceptional handling of deep vein blood clots, a common complication at surgery called venous thromboembolism, or VTE.
Researcher Profile: Dr. Afshin Aminian
Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and researcher Afshin Aminian, MD, is driven by one goal: to “give children with movement challenges a life without limits.”
Femoroacetabular Impingement
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is treated with rest, activity modification, medication, physical therapy, steroid injections or sometimes surgery.
Researcher Profile: Dr. Francois Lalonde
Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and researcher Francois Lalonde, MD, leads CHOC’s hip disorder program, so it comes as no surprise that one of his long-term research projects involves Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.
What’s wrong with my daughter? A mom describes the misery of an elusive diagnosis
People with Ehlers-Danlos have a genetic defect in their connective tissue, which provides support to many body parts.
Knee Ligament Injury: Repair and Reconstruction Surgery
CHOC's orthopaedic surgeons specialize in repairing and reconstructing knee ligaments in teens and children. Read more about knee ligament injuries, treatment, surgery and recovery exercises.
Parent Advice Line
To use PAL, simply call (714) 912-8927, enter the four-digit topic numbers listed on this web page, or stay on the line for a complete listing of topics.
Lysosomal Storage Disease Program
The Foundation of Caring Lysosomal Storage Disorder Program at CHOC is a unique treatment program for children with lysosomal storage disorders.
Infant and Adolescent Hip Disorder Program
We treat pediatric hip problems including developmental hip dislocation, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, slipped capital femoral epiphysis and impingement.
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
Legg-Calvé-Perthes is treated with medication, physical therapy, crutches, casts and braces, and sometimes surgery.
Our Team of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Pediatric Specialists
The Fetal Care Center of Southern California brings together all the specialists needed to manage high-risk pregnancies.
Medical Staff Services
The medical staff services department provides administrative oversight in credentialing the CHOC’s Medical Staff.
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively.
Fluoroscopy
CHOC offers fluoroscopy exams just for kids. Radiation doses on CHOC equipment can be up to 50 percent lower than adult facilities.
Integrative Health
CHOC combines integrative, holistic treatments with regular medical treatment, including acupuncture, massage, aromatherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback and more.
Glossary
Glossary of terms: Abdomen - Upper GI Series
Crohn’s Disease
Crohn's disease is type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a chronic condition that may recur at various times over a lifetime.
MPS Multidisciplinary Center
We offer the only place in the Western United States for children to receive comprehensive and coordinated treatment for mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS).
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver and can result in liver cell damage and destruction.
Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
At CHOC, we treat developmental dysplasia of the hip with the Pavlik harness. In some cases we recommend a hip abduction brace (cruiser brace) or surgery.
Celiac Disease
When people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging the small intestine.
Chronic Inflammation and What it Means in a Child
Chronic inflammation can be manifest in many ways - fatigue, fever, rash, joint pain or swelling, sores in the mouth, chest pains and abdominal pain.
Growing Pains in Kids
Growing pains are real because many children experience musculoskeletal pain, but the most common cause for this type of pain are ligaments that are loose.
