Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital¹ offers nonsurgical and surgical treatments for children and adolescents with trauma, congenital deformities and developmental conditions of the musculoskeletal system.

Our specialists use advanced techniques for a wide range of pediatric orthopaedic conditions, including:

• Adolescent and young adult hip deformity
• Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
• Foot deformity
• Pediatric bone condition
• Pediatric scoliosis
• Sports injury
• Traumatic injury

When appropriate, the orthopaedic surgeons use laparoscopic surgery or other advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques that reduce pain and scarring and enhance recovery. 

Services include:

• Correction of abnormalities of the foot, gait, hand, hip, leg and spine, upper and lower extremity, and gait
• Complex limb reconstruction
• Limb lengthening
• Fracture management

Multidisciplinary team approach

The Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Program uses an integrated approach to provide evidence-based care within a child-friendly environment. Our team provides accurate diagnosis, improved pain management and prompt, effective treatment. 

This multidisciplinary team² includes:

• Lurie Children’s specialists, board certified in orthopaedic surgery
• Additional Lurie Children's specialists including sports medicine specialists, neurologists, radiologists and others as needed
• Registered nurses
• Physical and occupational therapists
• Medical imaging technicians
• Child life specialists

Surgery can seem frightening, especially to a child. Central DuPage Hospital has a special Pediatric Pre-Op Adventure to help children feel less nervous about their surgery experience.