Orthopedic Hip Clinic
The Pediatric Orthopedic Hip Clinic provides comprehensive care for children with hip injuries or other conditions affecting the hip joint and surrounding tissues. We offer diagnostic services and a range of treatments aimed at preserving or restoring hip function, including nonsurgical options (such as physical therapy and bracing devices) and surgical repair using minimally invasive or traditional techniques.
Our experts understand the musculoskeletal needs of babies, children and young adults. We treat hip disorders in kids of all ages and collaborate with other providers to ensure our patients receive continuous care as they enter adulthood. With an emphasis on maintaining joint function and delaying the need for total hip replacement, our doctors tailor treatment to each child's condition and know how to factor their future growth into the plan.
We have expertise in treatments to enhance function, prevent pain and stiffness, and repair damage. These include:
- Bracing. Tools such as the Pavlik harness and hip abduction devices help align hip joints to promote healthy development.
- Cortisone injections. We use imaging to deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly to the affected part of the hip.
- Minimally invasive surgery. Hip arthroscopy allows us to access the joint through a series of small incisions. It can treat hip impingement, soft tissue sports injuries and other problems.
- Complex procedures. Our team includes nationally renowned surgeons who specialize in challenging hip procedures, including:
- Core decompression (a procedure that reduces pressure in the bone) to treat avascular necrosis (bone tissue death from a loss of blood supply)
- Femoral and pelvic osteotomies (cutting and reshaping bones)
- Hip preservation procedures (surgical approaches that improve movement of the hip joint)
- Hip replacement (replacing the hip joint with artificial implants)
- Surgical dislocation of the hip, a technique for treating conditions affecting the inside of the joint
Our locations (6)
Awards & recognition
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Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties
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One of the nation's best for orthopedics
Highlights of our orthopedic care
Kid-focused care
Our entire care team is specially trained to work with children. They understand growth and development, have expertise in pediatric conditions, and are skilled in the treatment approaches – both surgical and nonsurgical – that work best for young people.
A broad network
Our multiple locations across the Bay Area make it easy for families to access care. For those who live farther away, we also offer follow-up care through video visits and referrals to community-based orthopedic surgeons.
Many experts under one roof
At each of our facilities, patients have access to pediatric specialists, physical therapists and occupational therapists.
Care for all ages
We treat the full range of orthopedic concerns in pediatric patients ranging from newborns to young adults. We also ensure seamless care as our patients enter adulthood by coordinating with their new providers.
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
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