Orthopedic Center

Bones heal differently in children than adults. Because kids are constantly growing and developing, they need specialized pediatric orthopedic care that only a children’s hospital like Miller Children’s & Women’s can provide.

Fully integrated, state-of-the-art orthopedic care is available for children from birth to 21-years-of-age with developmental disorders, congenital, neuromuscular and post-traumatic problems of the musculoskeletal system.

Our Orthopedic Center has a group of board-certified orthopedic surgeons — specializing in a wide-range of orthopedic sub-specialties — who work together to cover the entire pediatric orthopedic spectrum. Our specialties include:

Why You Should Choose Miller Children’s & Women's

EOS Imaging System

We're one of the only area hospitals to have the EOS Imaging System, which uses two to three times less radiation than a standard X-ray to provide extremely detailed, high-quality images of patients in a standing position, which can ease a child's anxieties. Because of the lower dose of radiation, it is ideal for children who require multiple x-rays, such as patients with scoliosis.

Expert Team

We have seven board-certified orthopedic surgeons, who are specially trained in different areas of pediatric orthopedics, allow for “total pediatric orthopedic care and surgery.” We perform more than 600 pediatric orthopedic surgeries each year.

Leading Scoliosis Care

Our Orthopedic Center has a leading Spinal Deformities Program, including advanced scoliosis treatment with "magnetic growing rods." It is the only spinal deformities program in Long Beach and one of only four in Southern California.

Bone Tumor Program

Our Bone & Soft Tissue Tumor Program has a dedicated pediatric surgeon — fellowship trained in both pediatric orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal oncology — who specializes in treatment for pediatric patients with benign or malignant bone tumors. We are the only children’s hospital in the region to have an in-house surgeon specializing in both areas of care.

Clubfoot Clinic

Our Clubfoot Clinic specializes in the Ponseti Method, which is the standard for the treatment of clubfoot — a congenital foot abnormality. We are one of only a handful of hospitals offering this cutting-edge, non-surgical treatment.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery in a Center Designed Just for Kids

With seven state-of-the-art operating rooms designed just for kids, a pre-op playroom, and a renowned medical team of board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeons, our Surgical Center is staffed and equipped to handle virtually any type of pediatric orthopedic operation, all while helping to lessen fears and anxieties of patients and their families.