UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester provides high-quality pediatric orthopedic care through specialists at the Pediatric Orthopedic Services, part of the UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center, as well as a group of private practice physicians.

The Pediatric Orthopedic Services provides care for the entire spectrum of pediatric orthopedic problems, from birth through adolescence. A multidisciplinary team approach, that includes other specialists from the UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center as needed, ensures close coordination of services and the highest quality of care. Most of our orthopedic physicians have advanced, fellowship training, and all are on the faculty of the nationally recognized UMass Medical School, providing patients with access to the latest clinical information.

In addition to treating injuries and trauma, care is also provided for many congenital and developmental problems, including:

• Acute and chronic injuries to bones, joints and muscles
• Bone and joint infections
• Cerebral palsy
• Clubfeet
• Developmental disorders such as flat-feet, knock-knees, bow-legs and in-toeing gate
• Dislocated hips
• Fractures and joint dislocations
• Growth problems
• Ligament tears and meniscal injuries
• Myelodysplasia (spina bifida)
• Muscular dystrophy
• Scoliosis and other spinal deformities

For children, adolescents and young adults with sports-related orthopedic injuries, a team of advanced, fellowship-trained sports medicine specialists offer comprehensive evaluation, treatments and follow-up care to keep young athletes healthy and active.