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Pediatric Orthopaedics at Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery
World Renowned Research, Teaching and Patient Care in Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery
Paul Sponseller, MD
Department Executive Vice-Chair;
Division Chief, Pediatrics
The Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery consists of four faculty members (including myself) and one fellow, each having a special area of expertise, as well as practicing general orthopaedics.
Dr. John Tis specializes in care of the young athlete, including hip arthroscopy.
Dr. Michael Ain specializes in treatment of skeletal dysplasias.
Dr. Amy Valasek specializes in non-surgical and sports medicine care.
I have a special interest in spine deformity and genetic disorders.
Our division has also recently published work on identifying risk factors for implant-related fractures and has shown that the hip has by far the highest risk. We have also developed a new technique for pelvic fixation during spine surgery.
Childrens’ Orthopaedics addresses a whole range of needs of our pediatric patients. We also have other faculty members, such as Drs. Kristy Weber (Orthopaedic Oncology), and Heather Lochner (Hand Surgery) who help us to provide the best care for growing children.
Paul Sponseller, MD
Department Executive Vice-Chair; Division Chief, Pediatrics
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