Orthopedic surgeons at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are using a new internal technique for limb lengthening that eliminates the need for pins and bulky external fixation frames.

Hoverboard injuries are on the rise and the two injuries most commonly see at CHOP are distal radius fractures and open and closed phalangeal fractures.

The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend routine ultrasounds for every infant, but it does support referral for ultrasound and/or pediatric orthopedic consultation for babies with an abnormal physical exam or major risk factors for DDH.

When is the right time to screen for scoliosis, what should you look for during an exam, and what actions should you take? John "Jack" Flynn, MD, chief of Orthopedics at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers some guidance.

David Rubin, MD, director of PolicyLab at CHOP, was recently appointed to the U.S. Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council.

A joint study from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds the majority of concussions are diagnosed at primary care sites and not in emergency departments.

Dr. Wallace, a world expert in mitochondrial medicine, has joined the Italian Academy of Sciences. Other members of the Academy have included Einstein and Franklin.

Swimming comes with some hidden hazards for developing a rash or skin infection. Find tips for preventing common summer skin infections that can be picked up at the pool.

Is your child struggling with body image? Laurel Weaver, MD, PhD, a psychiatrist at CHOP, provides six tips on how parents can promote healthy body image in their children.

The Information Services Department at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is being recognized for developing an innovative technology that will improve patient care.