If your child has a condition or injury in their joints, bones, or muscles, they may need a specialist called an orthopedist.
Whether your child has been diagnosed with an orthopedic condition or is experiencing pain or difficulty moving, a pediatric orthopedist at WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital can help determine the right path to treatment and recovery. Our pediatric orthopedic specialists are experts in everything from basic sports injuries, like sprains, strains, and fractures, to complex long-term disorders, like scoliosis and hip dysplasia.
Our Approach
We understand caregivers need reassurance that their children will heal as quickly and with as little pain as possible. Our caring and experienced team of pediatric orthopedic specialists provides expert-level guidance and support—even in the most serious cases.
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary facility, so you don’t need to seek additional services beyond our walls. We have on-site orthotic services and physical therapists who can provide immediate care, reducing the risk of complications and allowing you to begin your recovery sooner. WMCHealth physicians and support staff prioritize working with parents as a team so children can return to school and sports as soon as possible.
Why Choose Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital?

As a pediatric Level I Trauma Center, our orthopedists specialize in treating trauma-related bone fractures in children. We see complicated cases every day. Because we are an academic research center, our doctors have access to the latest research in pediatric orthopedic care.
Pediatric orthopedic specialists at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital are active in research and scholarship within their specific fields. Recent research in the area of orthopedics includes:
- Rates of nerve injury during fracture surgery
- Comparing the effects of different bracing approaches in adolescent scoliosis
- How obesity may affect scoliosis surgery (straightening the spine)
- Socioeconomic disparities and trends in how anesthesia is used in some fracture repairs
- Comparing delayed and early treatment for broken femurs in kids with brain injuries
- Knee arthritis in children with Lyme disease
Technology We Use
We aim to minimize the pain and fear our pediatric patients may experience. We have integrated advanced technologies to provide patients with minimally invasive and precise surgical care, including:
Robotic-assisted Surgery and Surgical Navigation
Robotic tools in the surgical suite help surgeons make tiny incisions and operate with high-level precision. Surgeons remain in total control of the procedure while receiving robotic assistance. This helps reduce scarring, pain, and recovery times.
EOS Imaging

EOS Imaging is ultra low-dose imaging technology enables surgeons to create 3D models and develop 3D surgical plans unique to each patient, creating a treatment strategy for your child. It also reduces cancer risk for those children needing multiple imaging studies.
CT Guided Navigation Systems
This enables accurate placement of hardware and treatment of tumors or congenital conditions of the spine.