Pediatric Hip Preservation
The Hip Preservation team at Monroe Carell includes doctors who treat many complicated hip problems in children. Our goal is to help your child manage pain and fix conditions such as hip dysplasia to reduce the need for ongoing care. We strive to help your child athlete return to activity and play.
We offer combination surgeries including two operations for the same patient at once, so your child does not have to return later for a second surgery.
Our team includes one of the few surgeons in the nation who performs hip replacements for children, as well as experts in pain management, infection control, and pediatric and adolescent orthopaedics.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all conditions related to hip preservation, including:
- Acetabular labral hip tears
- Articular cartilage injuries (ACI)
- Chondrolysis
- Coxa vara
- Femoroacetabular impingement
Meet Your Care Team
Courtney E. BakerMD
- Orthopaedics, Pediatric Hip Surgery, Pediatric Joint Replacement, Pediatric Limb Differences, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics and Surgery
Jennifer L. HalpernMD
- Adult Orthopaedics, Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sarcoma
Jonathan G. SchoeneckerMD, PhD
- Orthopaedics, Pediatric Hip Surgery, Pediatric Joint Replacement, Pediatric Limb Differences, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics and Surgery
Jaron P. SullivanMD
- Adult Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Why Choose the Hip Preservation Program at Monroe Carell
- Comprehensive care
With two providers evaluating your child in one visit, we can provide a more complete history and physical exam, and review imaging, so you'll receive a comprehensive, unified care plan.
- Recognized care
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks us as a top children’s hospital in the nation for orthopedic care.
- A team of experts
Doctors specializing in pediatric orthopedics, sports medicine, arthroplasty surgery and other areas work together to give your child personalized care.
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Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Acetabuloplasty for hip dysplasia
- Bernese periacetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia
- Bracing and casting for hip dysplasia
- Bracing and casting for Perthes disease
- Combined arthroscopic and open procedures
- Femoral lengthening, minimally invasive with implantable lengthening devices
- Femoral osteoplasty