expert care for growing bones
From common sports injuries to complex orthopedic conditions, our pediatric specialists provide compassionate care and advanced surgical expertise to help your child get back to what they love.
U.S. News Ranked
Best Children’s Hospitals 2026–2027, orthopedics
Board-Certified
Fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons
24/7 Trauma Care
Level 1 trauma center with orthopedic coverage
why families choose Dayton Children’s
care designed just for kids
Everything we do is designed around children and teens, not adapted from adult medicine, so your child receives care created just for them.
minimally invasive first
We pursue the least invasive treatment plan possible and avoid surgery whenever appropriate.
on-site imaging & PT
Low-dose X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound and physical therapy all at Dayton Children’s locations.
same-day fracture care
Sports injuries and fractures are seen quickly, with after-hours orthopedic access when your child needs it most.
conditions we treat
We bring specialized expertise, innovative approaches and collaborative care together to treat a wide range of conditions affecting your child’s bones, joints and muscles.
- Sports injuries
- Fractures / broken bones
- Sprains and strains
- Knee pain, dislocation and injuries
- ACL tear
- Scoliosis
- Growth plate injuries
- Dislocations
- Shoulder dislocation and injuries
- Back pain
- Hip dysplasia
- Clubfoot
- Spina bifida
- Osteosarcoma
- View more conditions we treat →
orthopedic care close to home
common
questions
New patients — including those seen first in the ER or urgent care — can schedule directly online. No referral required in most cases.
Pediatric orthopedists complete additional fellowship training focused on growing bones, muscles and joints — including growth plates, which adults don’t have. Our team also knows how to make exams, casting and recovery less stressful for kids and teens.
At Dayton Children’s, we have great clinic access for sports injuries and fractures when your child needs it most. For urgent conditions, find care now at a Dayton Children’s urgent care or emergency department. For non-urgent concerns, you can schedule online with orthopedics and choose the earliest available appointment.
Not necessarily. We pursue the least invasive treatment plan possible — many injuries heal with casting, bracing or physical therapy — and recommend surgery only when it truly helps. If surgery is the right choice, our team will walk you through exactly what to expect before, during and after.
Madi’s story
In March 2025, Madi was competing in a postseason wrestling tournament when she tore her ACL (a ligament in the knee that helps stabilize the knee during cutting and pivoting movements). She forfeited the rest of the matches for the day and went to Dayton Children’s for an X-ray and a referral to orthopedics. As a patient in Dayton Children’s Center for the Female Athlete, Madi was able to get in for a quicker appointment and get the treatment she needed.
“We felt so lucky we made that decision to come to the Center for the Female Athlete,” Sarah shared. “It really expedited getting Madi a diagnosis and where she needed to be for care. Madi ended up needing surgery, and knowing and trusting the Dayton Children’s team already made us feel more comfortable going into that.”
If your child is facing an orthopedic injury or condition, Dayton Children’s provides expert care that goes beyond the diagnosis. Our team looks at the whole picture including nutrition, mental health, and physical recovery to build a plan around your child’s unique needs.
ready to get your child the care they need?
Schedule online in minutes, or call our scheduling team to find the earliest available appointment with a pediatric orthopedic specialist.
