Orthopedic Institute 

Regionally recognized for pediatric musculoskeletal care, the CHOC Orthopedic Institute provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for children and teens—purpose-built for growing bodies and delivered by board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and physical/occupational therapists. Care is coordinated end-to-end with pediatric specialists, equipment, and facilities.  

The Institute offers innovative specialty programs and outpatient clinics, plus tightly integrated, family-centered care. Multidisciplinary partners include physiatrists, neurosurgery/neurology, rheumatology, pulmonology, cardiology, nurses/NPs, PAs and orthopedic technicians. CHOC also provides robust child life and family support.  

The CHOC Difference includes: leading regional volumes for pediatric spine conditions; Orange County’s only pediatric clinic designated by the Muscular Dystrophy Association; two fellowship-trained hand surgeons; one of the region’s most comprehensive sports injury rehab programs; and early West Coast leadership in PRECICE™ limb-lengthening. CHOC holds Magnet® nursing status and is recognized by Press Ganey for physician engagement.  

Comprehensive Diagnosis, Treatment, Rehab & Support for Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions 
Clinical offerings commonly cover: 

• Spine deformities (e.g., scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, congenital). 

• Hip disorders (incl. developmental dysplasia). 

• Hand & foot disorders (incl. clubfoot). 

• Fractures and acute injuries; limb-length discrepancies; brachial plexus. 

• Congenital/neuromuscular conditions (skeletal dysplasias, osteogenesis imperfecta, bone/soft-tissue tumors, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy/spina bifida–related spasticity); sports injuries. Children’s Hospital of Orange County 

Specialty Programs for Orthopedic Conditions 

• Spine Center 

• Sports Medicine Program 

• Infant & Adolescent Hip Disorder Program 

• Foot Disorders Program 

• Hand Program 

• Limb Disorder Program 

• Musculoskeletal Tumor Program 

• Neuromuscular Disease Program 

• Fracture Clinic  

Access to the Latest Clinical Research 
Orthopedic research at CHOC focuses on areas such as neuroengineering, robotics, exercise physiology, and functional genomics—advancing treatment and rehabilitation for kids. Recent work spans topics from tibial tubercle fracture outcomes to ACL pain management and supracondylar humerus fracture care.  

Outpatient Location 
CHOC Clinic – Specialty Care (Southwest Tower), 555 S. Main St., Orange, CA 92868; appointments: 888-770-2462. (CHOC is now part of Rady Children’s Health.) 

CHOC Children’s Specialists Dermatology program offers a broad range of clinical and surgical services for pediatric patients aged newborn to 21 with rare or severe skin, hair, or nail conditions.

Our team of double-board-certified dermatologists and pediatric specialists partner with you and your family to deliver expert care. We focus on providing personalized treatment plans, ensuring proper management of complex dermatological conditions, and advancing research to best understand their causes and treatments.

Common conditions our dermatologists and, or, physician assistants treat include:

• Skin growth and skin lesions 
• Psoriasis
• Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris (PRP)
• Deficiency of the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (DIRA)
• Deficiency of the interleukin-36 receptor antagonist (DITRA) 
• Eczema and other rashes, especially when requiring systemic treatment  
• Acne and other face bumps  
• Vitiligo
• Albinism and other disorders of pigmentation (white spots, dark spots) 
• Hemangiomas and birthmarks 
• Connective tissue diseases, including dermatomyositis, morphea, scleroderma, and lupus
• Epidermolysis bullosa and other blistering diseases, such as linear IgA and pemphigus
• Genetic skin diseases, including neurocutaneous diseases and tuberous sclerosis 
• Skin cancer and skin cancer predisposing conditions (genetic & immunosuppression) 
• Nail abnormalities, including pachyonychia congenital 
• Hair abnormalities, including alopecia areata and all types of hair loss

The CHOC Dermatology program offers several clinics, including those offered in collaboration across multiple specialties.

• Acne Clinic
• Procedural Dermatology Clinic
• Genodermatosis Clinic
• Multidisciplinary Vascular Anomaly Clinic
• Connective Tissue Disease Clinic