Orthopaedics

For the eighth consecutive year, Valley Children's is ranked one of the nation's best children's hospitals in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report in 2024-2025. From infants to young adults, the team treats all aspects of children's orthopaedic needs on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

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Dr. Jill Friebele and a child life specialist attend to a young patient

Performing approximately 2,000 pediatric orthopaedic surgeries and seeing more than 32,000 outpatient visits a year, Valley Children's team of experienced board-certified pediatric orthopaedic surgeons specialize in the treatment of complex conditions such as congenital deformities of the upper and lower extremities, spinal disorders, sports-related injuries and neuromuscular diseases.

The department was one of the first in the nation to implement an urgent care center that allots additional time and resources to handle anticipated influxes in referrals and unscheduled appointments. These include traumatic injuries from simple falls on the playground to major motor vehicle collisions. Based on experience, the practice developed the concept that we could predict – and therefore better prepare for – increases in patients who require immediate attention.

Sports injuries are common among children and adolescents. Our orthopaedic surgeons are experts at treating complex fractures quickly while preventing surgical complications. Valley Children's orthopaedic physicians have extensive experience in treating young athletes and providing sport-specific treatment to get kids back to play as soon as possible.

Meet our team

Our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified orthopaedic specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and imaging technicians who deliver family-centered care.

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Child and Young Adult Hip Program

Our Hip Program for infants and children, adolescents and young adults up to 35 years of age specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all pediatric through young adult hip disorders.

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Cast care resources

Proper cast or splint care is important to the healing process of a broken bone or injury because it controls the positioning of any break. Learn more about how to take care of a cast.

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Conditions we treat

Valley Children’s team of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons provides comprehensive care for a full range of orthopaedic conditions on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. From complex conditions such as congenital deformities of the upper and lower extremities, spinal disorders, and neuromuscular disorders to sports-related injuries, our dedicated team is focused on providing the best care to infants, children, and adolescents with chronic and acute orthopaedic needs.

Jayden believes in MAGEC

Diagnosed with early onset scoliosis at just 5 years old, Jayden smiled as he underwent his first spine-lengthening treatment at Valley Children’s Hospital. Jayden became Central California’s first patient to receive an innovative treatment called MAGEC (MAGnetic Expansion Control) that enables surgeons to straighten Jayden’s spine gradually and noninvasively.

Safer, clearer scans in seconds

For kids who need X-rays several times a year for orthopaedic conditions like scoliosis, less is definitely more. Valley Children’s has invested in EOS, an advanced X-ray machine that can take a full-body scan in less than 15 seconds, producing high-quality images with up to 85% less radiation exposure. Valley Children’s was the first healthcare provider in the entire region to use EOS technology. Not only can EOS produce quicker, clearer scans, its speed helps ease anxiety for children and parents alike.