Hip Program

Providing evaluation and treatment of a full spectrum of hip disorders in children, adolescents and young adults

orthopedic nurse placing a hip brace on baby.
 
orthopedic nurse placing a hip brace on baby.

The Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital provides evaluation and treatment of a full spectrum of hip disorders in children, adolescents and young adults. These disorders include a variety of congenital, developmental and post-traumatic conditions. Treatment methods include open and arthroscopic surgical techniques such as hip surgery. Our evaluation process combines a detailed clinical examination with state-of-the-art radiographic imaging.

Hip Imaging

The Hip Program at Nicklaus Children's is supported by a staff of fellowship-trained pediatric radiologists that utilize the latest imaging equipment and techniques. Our imaging capabilities include: