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Spine Program

Whether your child was born with a spine deformity, developed scoliosis during adolescence or suffered a traumatic spine injury, you want to know where you seek treatment has the experience and expertise needed to successfully treat your child. The pediatric Spine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment to children with spinal deformities and conditions that affect the spine.

Our pediatric spine surgeons and other specialists offer surgical and non-surgical options to treat these conditions, ensuring your child gets the most effective – but least invasive – treatment possible. We offer:

  • A full spectrum of diagnostic testing, including EOS imaging and dynamic MRI
  • Expertise in every pediatric subspecialty
  • State-of-the-art operating rooms
  • Enhanced safety protocols before, during and after spine surgery

How we serve you

While our spine surgery offerings are extensive, we know it’s important to explore all non-surgical options when it comes to treatment for your child. That’s why we focus on non-invasive treatment options first whenever possible. Our services include bracing, physical therapy and occupational therapy.

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Why choose the Spine Program

When seeking care for your child’s spine problem, consider CHOP for its specialized team, full spectrum of treatment options, enhanced safety and state-of-the-art facilities.

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Meet your team

Our team of pediatric spine surgeons and other specialists have more than 250 years of experience diagnosing and treating spine conditions in pediatric patients.

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Our locations

You can visit CHOP orthopedic spine specialists at multiple locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Spine Program resources

We have created video, audio and web resources to help you find answers to your questions and feel confident with the care you are providing your child.

Patient stories

Our Stories
Teen’s pursuit of Paralympic gold spans the globe, from China to Idaho, and eventually to Philadelphia for corrective spine surgery to keep her track and field dreams alive.
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CHOP Orthopedics Named #1 in the Nation ... Again!

The 2024-25 ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals is a tribute to the world-class care, innovative treatment and cutting-edge research provided by CHOP's Ortho team.

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