"Pediatric orthopedics " simply refers to the medical care of children’s bones. When it comes to youth, extra care is required to lower the risk of damage to bones that are still developing. Treatment by a board-certified or highly experienced pediatric orthopedic doctor can help prevent long-term complications that may otherwise affect a child's gait and growth.

Children's Orthopedic Specialties

At Texas Orthopedic Hospital, we treat a wide range of conditions, including traumatic injuries, sport injuries and congenital or developmental orthopedic disorders. Our fellowship-trained surgeons are experts in a wide range of specialties within pediatric orthopedics, including:

  • Fracture and dislocation repair
  • Sports medicine
  • Spinal disorders, such as scoliosis and spina bifida
  • Brachial plexus injuries
  • Treatment of limb-length discrepancy
  • Deformity correction
  • Orthopedic oncology
  • Treatment of bone infections
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Congenital abnormalities of the extremities and spine
  • Metabolic bone disorders

Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists

Hospital stays can be particularly stressful on youth. The pediatric orthopedists and healthcare staff at Texas Orthopedic Hospital are fully trained to calm, soothe and reassure both patient and parent. The majority of the pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Texas Orthopedic Hospital are members of the Fondren Orthopedic Group, a group globally recognized for leadership in orthopedic medicine.

A specialty orthopedics hospital, we have long been recognized for our high level of patient care, satisfaction and safety. We consistently rank within the Top 5% in the Nation for Patient Satisfaction as measured by Hospital Consumer Assessment Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS). We've been named one of Healthgrades' America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ and among the Top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety.

Awards & Recognition


Patient Satisfaction

  • Top 5% in the Nation as measured by Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  • Hospital Compare program five-star rating in both quality and service (2020-2023)

Healthgrades

  • Best Specialty
    • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement (2021-2023)
    • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery in 2022
  • Patient Safety
    • Patient Safety Excellence Award for 11 years in a row (2013-2023)
    • Top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety for 11 years in a row (2013-2023)
    • Top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety for 11 years in a row (2013-2023)

Becker's Hospital Review

  • 100 Hospitals with Great Orthopedic Programs

Modern Healthcare

  • Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare (2012-2022)