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CDH Recovery
The recovery process and timeline after CDH surgery is different for every baby and depends on the severity of their condition and response to treatment.
Orthopedic Medicine: What Every Pediatrician Should Know
A full day of educational teaching and hands-on training in basic orthopedic exams. Simple diagnosis could be made by a PCP if they had the basic tools and skill set to examine the upper and lower extremities correctly. Early diagnosis ensures good patient outcomes.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
The goal of osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) treatment is to prevent deformities and fractures and allow a child to function independently.
Tethered Spinal Cord
What is tethered spinal cord syndrome? Read about diagnosis, causes surgery and our expertise here!
Orthopaedic Testing
Diagnostic tests are used to evaluate pediatric orthopedic conditions before treatment begins.
EOSedge 2D/3D Imaging System
At CHOC, we believe in providing our patients with the best care and services, which is why we’re proud to offer the EOSedge system. CHOC is one of the only pediatric facilities in Southern California to have the latest version of the EOSedge system.
Cerebral Palsy
Management of cerebral palsy (CP) includes nonsurgical and surgical options and should be overseen by a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
CHOC Institutes
CHOC is proud to offer four centers of medical excellence: the Heart Institute, Hyundai Cancer Institute, Neuroscience Institute and Orthopaedic Institute.
Physical Therapy for Orthopaedic and Sports Related Conditions
The Rehabilitation Services Department at CHOC provides orthopaedic and sports-related physical therapy for children and young adults.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release involves a gentle form of stretching and compression.
Online Referral Portal
Referral guidelines and forms are available to assist physicians in the evaluation and management of pediatric patients.
Pectus Excavatum Surgery – Nuss Procedure
CHOC surgeons use the minimally invasive Nuss procedure to treat pectus excavatum (sunken chest). Learn more about pectus excavatum surgery.
X-Ray
CHOC offers X-ray imaging services just for kids. Radiation doses on CHOC equipment can be up to 50 percent lower than adult facilities.
Orthopaedics Referrals
How to refer to pediatric orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Institute, CHOC, Orange County
Frequently Asked Questions About Pectus Excavatum and the Nuss Procedure
Get answers from CHOC experts to the most frequently asked questions about pectus excavatum and the Nuss procedure.
Sprains and Strains
A sprain is a stretch or tear in a ligament, the bands of fibrous tissue that connect our bones at the joints. A strain is also a stretch or tear, but it affects the muscle itself or a tendon.
Kids and Common Sports Injuries
One of the most common sports injuries in children is from chronic repetitive stress. It is usually at the elbow, the wrist, the ankle, the knee or the foot.
Weinert, Carl R. MD
Dr. Carl Weinert is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who treats children and teens at CHOC Hospital in Orange.
Kids and Hormones
Every little boy and girl grows up and goes through the stage of life called puberty. Hormones are responsible for many of the changes that they go through.
Lalonde, Francois D. MD
Dr. Francois Lalonde is a board certified physician specializing in orthopedic surgery. He treats kids and teens at CHOC.
Dobyns, Jeffrey L. MD
Dr. Jeffrey Dobyns is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and is director of the CHOC Fracture and Trauma Clinic.
Kids and Asthma
Asthma can be hard to diagnose in a young child and the symptoms can be mistaken for another illness. Children with asthma often have other conditions.
Kalra, Kunal MD
Dr. Kalra specializes in orthopedic surgery and treats kids and teens in Orange County.
Kids and PICS
Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) encompasses the physical, cognitive and mental health issues affecting survivors of critical illness.
Crawling, Walking and Hip Disorders
Orthopaedics is the field of medicine that diagnoses and treats conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
