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Our Orthopedics team is known for developing innovative treatment and providing world-class care. In addition to prevention, our doctors offer early diagnosis and sophisticated techniques to treat and manage musculoskeletal problems. In 2011, U.S. News & World Report magazine ranked Children's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine program one of the best in the country. Available at these locations.
Injured knee ligaments are harder to treat in kids and teens than adults. Our doctors understand the specific needs of growing bodies.
Kids, teens and young adults can access Urgent Care, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, and Sports Physical Therapy closer to home.
Young athletes on the Eastside will be treated by the same experts that staff our hospital in Seattle.
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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
On staff since December 1986
Meet the Orthopedics team.
Our team of experts works together to get young athletes back in the game.We offer both surgical and non-surgical options, with services that include injury prevention, physical therapy, rehabilitation, imaging, complementary medical treatment and appropriate nutrition. Our program offers same-day access at one of our four locations in Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way and Mill Creek, and does not require a referral from a primary care physician. We also offer evening appointments in Seattle and Bellevue.
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We are the region’s premier team for evaluating concussions and brain injuries and providing the right treatments to keep young athletes safe and healthy.
More about sports concussions
Our team is known nationally for treating all kinds of spine problems in children. Each year, we evaluate 500 to 600 children with spinal issues. Our surgical spinal cord monitoring team leads the country in developing new techniques for making back surgery safer.
More about spine problems
Our doctors are known nationally for their skill in treating dysplasias. We have an experienced ultrasound unit that produces high-quality images to help your child’s doctor choose the right treatment, and years of experience making custom braces and splints to help correct hip problems.
More about dysplasias
Our team includes doctors who specialize in bones, joints and muscles (orthopedists) and cancer (oncologists). Patients are referred to us from throughout North America. We see about 350 new patients each year at our Bone Tumor and Sarcoma Clinic.
More about bone and soft tissue tumors
Children's works to improve treatment options and survival rates for those with bone tumors.
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Seattle Children’s was named 7th in U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings of Best Children's Hospitals. ... cont.
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For appointments in Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, Mill Creek, Olympia and Tri-Cities206-987-2109
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Each year, hundreds of kids like Zach receive the region’s most advanced pediatric orthopedic care from Children’s Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team. Your support makes it possible.