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Pediatric Orthopaedics (Bone & Joint Care)

Pediatric orthopaedists diagnose and treat children and adolescents with bone, muscle or joint issues.

Your Michigan Answer for Pediatric Bone & Joint Care

Growing isn’t always simple. When your child has symptoms of bone or joint conditions, put your trust in experts who care exclusively for kids. 

From fractures to tumors, you can turn to the team that treats 13,000+ kids like yours, every year. The team at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital provides full-service muscle, joint and bone care from birth to adulthood.

Our approach brings specialists of all backgrounds together to customize treatment plans for every patient. We also study and treat specific and rare conditions within 12 specialty clinics.

Whatever your treatment includes, we’ve got an expert team of providers who know how to help kids stay calm and cooperative. Most of our equipment is even specially designed for their smaller, growing bodies. 

In addition to having one of the most experienced orthopaedic surgery teams in the nation, our patients are seamlessly connected to specialists across the entire U-M Health. That includes access to clinical trials, improved treatments and the most innovative care available.

Find the care and compassion you’re looking for at U-M Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.

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Badge with text: Best Children's Hospitals - U.S. News & World Report - Orthopedics 2025-2026

Nationally Ranked in Pediatric Orthopedics

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation's best for pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026. 

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Supporting Kids Beyond Medicine
We know better than anyone that pediatric patients still want to be kids in spite of a medical diagnosis. That’s why we provide support beyond medicine. Pediatric programs include medical play, music therapy, activity centers, in-hospital schooling, therapy animals and more.

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