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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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.

  • Next: Now Open: Mill Creek Clinic
  • Next: Sports Medicine in Bellevue
  • Next: Treating ACL Injuries

Leadership

Ernest (Chappie) U. Conrad, MD

Director

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

On staff since December 1986

Meet the Orthopedics team.

Areas of Focus

  • Sports Medicine

    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.

  • Sports Concussions

     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.

  • Spine

    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. 

  • Dysplasias

    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. 

  • Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors

    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. 

Related Research

  • Life and Limb: Improving Bone Tumor Treatment

    Children's works to improve treatment options and survival rates for those with bone tumors.

    Read more

Related News and Press Releases

News

Seattle Children’s Hospital No. 7 in U.S.: Report
5.17.11 — Puget Sound Business Journal

Seattle Children’s was named 7th in U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings of Best Children's Hospitals. ... cont.

Toddlers into sports before they're out of diapers
3.12.11 — KING 5 TV

Dr.Monique Burton, Interim Chief of Sports Medicine at Seattle Children's, comments on the growing trend of parents enrolling ... cont.

Local teen's three-year battle against obesity is paying off
2.5.11 — KING 5 TV

Seattle Children's pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Klane White discusses how he works with 8th grader Tyrell Cummings to ... cont.

Press Releases

Seattle Children’s Ranked 7th Among Nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals According to U.S. News & World Report

05.17.2011

Children’s cancer, cont.

Seattle Children’s Ranked Among Best Children's Hospitals According to U.S. News & World Report

06.02.2010

Children’s Kidney, cont.

Harborview and Seattle Children's Hospital Launch Sports Concussion Program

05.14.2009

UW Medicine and Seattle Children’s are launching a sports concussion program for children, teen and adult athletes to ... cont.