Advanced Pediatric Orthopedic Care

RWJBarnabas Health children’s hospitals were named among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2023 – 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital ranked #34 nationally for pediatric orthopedics. Additionally, BMSCH was ranked #2 in NJ and #15 in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The rankings assist parents of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses and their doctors in choosing the right hospital for them.

Our facilities offer evaluations and treatment for a wide range of pediatric orthopedic conditions. From sports injuries, such as sprains and strains, through total joint replacement surgery, our pediatric orthopedic specialists employ the most advanced imaging equipment to diagnose joint and muscle pain in your child.

Our pediatric centers for orthopedics are backed by leading-edge technology and continual refinements to our surgical techniques. The medical staff working across our New Jersey facilities have also been at the forefront in the development, testing and usage of new instruments and software in spine surgery, as well as hip and knee replacements.

Beyond providing expert and compassionate care for your child, our physicians are dedicated to furthering their field by developing protocols and techniques for the treatment of children with orthopedic problems. To guarantee that the most up-to-date care is available to their patients, they are also involved in research efforts, including analysis and clinical outcome studies, and they actively participate in many professional organizations devoted to the care of children.

We offer comprehensive care and treatment for all of the following conditions:

• Scoliosis and other spinal disorders
• Fractures and dislocations
• Congenital anomalies / birth defects
• Hereditary disorders
• Growth-related problems
• Hip dysplasia
• Bone tumors / cysts
• Musculoskeletal infections
• Club feet
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Cerebral palsy
• Spina bifida
• Sports injuries
• Hand injuries
• Upper extremity injuries
• Lower limb deformity
• Foot and ankle injuries