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The Department of Orthopedics at Seattle Children’s has experts who treat serious back problems in children.

We have a team of physician assistants and orthopedic pediatricians that is skilled at evaluating and treating mild to moderate back pain.

The way we diagnose and treat your child sets Seattle Children’s apart:

  • We take care to find out what is causing your child’s pain.
  • We believe that surgery is not necessary for most back problems in children.

To find the best treatment for your child, we work closely with our other specialty departments, including rheumatology, adolescent medicine, pain services and neurosurgery.

If your child needs surgery, our doctors have a national reputation for excellence in all types of spine surgery.

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Winter 2010: Good Growing Newsletter

In This Issue

  • Watch computer use
  • Getting enough vitamin D?
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  • Is it a cold or the flu?

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Videos

Blythe Thomson Discusses Study Outcomes for ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) 00:03:12Expand
3.1.10

Blythe Thomson, MD, pediatric oncologist, discusses findings from a Seattle Children’s study that looked at outcomes for youth who participated in a clinical trial for ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia), compared with those who did not participate in trials. For more information, please see the associated press release.

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Positional Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome) and Developmental DelayExpand
2.14.10

Matt Speltz, PhD, discusses study findings about how positional plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) in young babies may be associated with some level of developmental delay, and provides helpful information for parents.

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New Research: Menus with Calorie Information Lead to Better Food Choices for ChildrenExpand
1.24.10

Dr. Pooja Tandon discusses study findings about how nutritional menu labeling in fast-food restaurants helps parents to make healthier meal choices for young children. Food selection tips are also provided.

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