CHOC Orthopedic Institute, named among the nation’s top children’s hospitals for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report for 2025–26, delivers world-class, family-centered care for children with bone, joint, muscle, ligament and tendon disorders. With the largest pediatric orthopedic team in Orange County, Children’s Hospital of Orange County treats more spine conditions in children and teens than any other hospital in the region and is home to Orange County’s only Muscular Dystrophy Association–designated pediatric clinic. The institute offers innovative, specialized programs including a spine center, sports medicine program, hip disorder program, limb disorder program, and neuromuscular disease program, supported by expert surgeons, physiatrists, rehabilitation specialists and child life professionals. The system’s orthopedic surgeons were the first on the West Coast to perform limb lengthening using the PRECICE remote control device, advancing minimally invasive care. From scoliosis and limb differences to sports injuries and cerebral palsy-related conditions, the program provides comprehensive treatment with cutting-edge technology, expert rehabilitation and holistic family support.
