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Lurie Children’s Home Specialties & Conditions Orthopedics

Lurie Children’s Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine cares for more than 49,000 children each year. We provide a range of services for children with bone, joint, muscle, ligament, tendon and nerve (musculoskeletal) disorders and offer the only pediatric bone health program in Illinois.

As one of the top pediatric orthopedic programs in the country, our doctors have advanced training in pediatrics and orthopedic surgery. They provide the specialized care that growing children and teenagers need. Our physicians are also experts in areas of the body such as the spine and foot/ankle.

Our team works with specialists in the Division of Neurosurgery and the Division of Urology to care for patients in one of the largest spina bifida programs in the country.


Approach

We provide family-centered care and treat the whole family, not just the patient. Our providers take time to answer your questions, make sure you are comfortable with the treatment plan, and suggest other resources and support. Our services are available at the main hospital and outpatient sites throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. If your child needs an operation, a pre-op visit can be scheduled at the hospital so your child can see the amazing and kid-friendly facility.

Education & Training

Keeping with our belief that quality education is inseparable from our quality patient care, we partner with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine to train tomorrow’s leading pediatric physicians. As the pediatric teaching hospital for the Feinberg School, we offer several opportunities for residents to further their education in a pediatric specialty.

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Our Programs

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery has developed specialized programs to treat certain conditions in the most comprehensive way possible, including: 

Bone Health Program
Brachial Plexus Program
Clubfoot Program
Concussion Program
Fracture Clinic Program
Sarcoma Program
Scoliosis Program
Spina Bifida Center
Sports Medicine Program

Conditions We Treat

Our pediatric specialists treat many orthopedic conditions such as:

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Our Specialists

Photo: Dr. Sarwark with a patient.

Our entire staff is dedicated to evaluating and treating infants, children and teens. The highly experienced team includes:

  • Pediatric orthopedic surgeons
  • Pediatric sports medicine physicians
  • A pediatric rehabilitation physician and therapists
  • Advanced practice nurses
  • Orthopedic nurses
  • Certified athletic trainers

Our team also works closely with other Lurie Children’s specialists and divisions in pediatrics including, but not limited to:

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Make an Appointment

We offer easy online scheduling for your child's orthopedic needs. 

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Tests & Treatments

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery uses specialized treatments for children with orthopedic conditions. Select an area below to learn more.

A Guide for Preparing for Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) Surgery
A Guide for Preparing for Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) Surgery - Spanish Version
Hip Spica Cast Care
Pavlik Harness
Ponseti Method

Research

Our care is evidence-based and follows the best current scientific guidelines and research. As an academic hospital, we offer patients the chance to participate in clinical research on the newest orthopedic treatments. Our division is actively conducting more than 40 studies focusing on prevention of injuries and prospective and retrospective studies involving treatments, outcomes and quality of life.

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Philanthropy

Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Lurie Children's relies on philanthropic funding to enhance its programs, services and research for children. To learn more, please e-mail the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation at foundation@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.7500. 

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