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Boston Children’s Orthopedic Center is recognized worldwide as the top center for children, adoles

Our orthopedic team offers complete care for a wide variety of congenital and acquired disorders, including a full range of associated services, including physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine, and orthotic and prosthetic devices. We are respected throughout the world for the scope of our expertise. Whether it’s a straightforward fracture or a highly complex case, we work with our patients and their families to ensure the best possible quality of life for every child under our care. With a long history of excellence and innovation and a team of clinicians and researchers at the forefront of orthopedic research and care, it's no surprise that Boston Children's is home to many firsts in orthopedic treatment. Each year, our staff attends to more than 100,000 patient visits, and performs more than 6,000 surgical procedures. By working as a close-knit team, we conduct comprehensive evaluations of your child's condition and develop specialized treatments to reduce pain and return them to normal function. This collaborative approach allows us to treat the entire range of physical and psychological challenges our patients face. It also helps us provide a more accurate diagnosis, improved pain management, and prompt and effective treatment.

08/20/2025

Adam is happiest in motion. But when a bump on his shin turned out to be a very large bone tumor, this active tween from Maine had to slow down for a summer. Read about Adam’s non-ossifying fibroma, surgery, and return to wave surfing: https://on.bchil.org/45NdHcJ

07/25/2025

A recent study led by Matthew D. Milewski, MD of Boston Children’s Hospital found that psychological readiness and stress levels continue to improve even two years after ACL reconstruction.

While many patients focus on getting physically back to sport, this research reminds us that mental recovery is just as important and often takes longer. The findings highlight that confidence, motivation, and reduced fear of reinjury can keep progressing well after the one-year mark.

Takeaway: If you or someone you know is recovering from ACL surgery, remember: healing isn’t just physical. Support the mental side too. Long-term progress is still progress.

Special thanks to Healio and Orthopedics Today for the highlight!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Results presented here showed young, athletic patients who underwent ACL reconstruction had improved psychological readiness and stress 2 years postoperatively.“[Significant stress and anxiety] ... lead to decreased psychological readiness and can affect how athletes f...

06/12/2025

Female athletes tear their ACLs two to eight times more often than male athletes. We asked a sports medicine specialist why: https://on.bchil.org/3HBV9nc

06/06/2025

What happens when 3,000+ girls run through the streets of Boston? Boston Children’s Sports Medicine team supports them! Our team of clinician volunteers had a ton of fun providing medical support and cheering like crazy for all the runners in the Spring Season Celebratory 5K hosted by Girls on the Run. Way to go team!

05/28/2025

What happens when a patient is ready to return to school after orthopedic trauma, but their school can’t accommodate them? Research at Boston Children’s aims to shed light on this all-too-common problem, read more: https://answers.childrenshospital.org/ortho-trauma-school/

05/06/2025

Our nurses are vital to patient care here in the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Department! Join us in Celebrating Nurses’ Week 2025!

04/30/2025

04/28/2025

An ACL injury is both physical and emotional — just ask Jackie. She relied on supportive family and friends to keep her confidence up after an ACL tear. Today, she’s playing with as much determination and skill as ever! https://on.bchil.org/3YiYYmK

04/18/2025

Our own Dr. Kristin Whitney is giving a talk at Museum of Science Boston as a part of their Marathon Days weekend event!

Her talk is titled: Unicorn Science: Race Medical Care and Sports Medicine Research at the Boston Marathon

Saturday 4/19 at 3pm

https://www.mos.org/events/boston-marathon-days-2025

02/11/2025

Jacob is unstoppable! At 13, extreme foot pain forced him off the basketball court. Flexible flatfoot PLUS extra bone in both feet made running, pivoting, and jumping excruciating. That’s when he and his family met orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Susan Mahan. Now 17, Jacob says the surgery transformed him as an athlete and a person. “I used to be the slowest guy on the court. Now it’s up to me how strong, how athletic I want to be.” Read about Jacob's journey: https://on.bchil.org/4gB91tE

02/07/2025

Brachial plexus birth injury is probably the most common birth injury parents have never heard of. In about one in 1,000 births, nerves running through the neck, through the shoulder, and down the arm get injured, causing weakness or paralysis in the arm. Most babies recover over time, but about 30 percent have injuries severe enough to cause long-term problems. Dr. Andrea Bauer and other researchers have found a better way to diagnose BPBI so parents will know sooner if their baby may need surgery. Read more about their findings: https://on.bchil.org/3CDjirs

02/03/2025

No matter who wins the Superbowl next Sunday, both teams will play hard. A study of former NFL players’ health and wellbeing offers hope for those who sustain concussions.

Good news for players. A recent study of former NFL players showed that a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep may counteract the effects of on symptoms of depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, and cognition. Read more: https://on.bchil.org/3xc7zcM

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