The CU Pediatric Orthopaedics Department in affiliation with The Children’s Hospital (TCH), is internationally recognized for its orthopaedic surgeons who provide medical and surgical services otherwise unavailable to children regionally.

The program features innovations that reduce the length of stay or help to eliminate inpatient hospitalization, such as minimally invasive surgery techniques and outpatient services, and have been effective in dramatically reducing care costs for many patients.

TCH Ortho provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care for patients 0-21 years of age in a multi-disciplinary setting. We are the only full service pediatric orthopaedic group in the region from Utah to Missouri and from the Canadian border to Texas. The CU pediatric orthopaedic group was founded in the 1970’s by Robert Eilert, M.D. and joined the faculty full time in 1998. We provide care to all children who need orthopaedic treatment.

Our services include:

Cerebral Palsy Clinic
Staffed by orthopaedic surgeons, physiatrists, and nurses, this clinic provides children with cerebral palsy, ages birth to 21 years, with ongoing management and evaluation of concerns related to comfort, seating tone management, and activities of daily living, recommendations and implementation regarding surgery and medical management.

Fracture Clinic
This clinic provides fracture care for children, ages 0 to 21 years. Services are provided by a team of physician’s assistants and residents. The goal of the fracture clinic is to provide fracture care within an hour of presenting to TCH. Follow up fracture care is performed in our regular outpatient clinic.

Spinal Defects Clinic
This clinic provides children with myelomeningocele and other spinal cord injuries and deformities an opportunity for ongoing management and rehabilitation intervention that may facilitate growth and development and enhance maximum functional independence. This clinic is staffed by specialists in orthopaedics, physiatry, nursing, urology, neurosurgery, social work, pediatric psychology, genetics, physical therapy, and nutrition.

Hip Preservation Clinic
Hip preservation is an emerging orthopaedic field and CU Orthopaedics provides this cutting edge care to our patients. The hip preservation clinic is a combined service between our joint surgeons and our pediatric orthopaedists with one goal: Provide alternative solutions to joint replacement for people under 30. The hip preservation clinic provides our younger patients the latest in surgical techniques to preserve their hip. Learn more about the Hip Preservation Program.

Gait Lab
The Center for Gait and Movement Analysis (CGMA) combines state-of-the-art computer and video technology with a highly trained multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive gait and movement analysis for patients with neuromuscular disorders. The Center for Gait and Movement Analysis, located at The Children’s Hospital, is available to University of Colorado Hospital patients.
Learn more about the Gait Lab.

Sports Medicine for Young Athletes Program
The Sports Medicine for Young Athletes Program provides comprehensive assessment, treatment and care for children and adolescents with injuries and conditions affecting sports participation. This is the premier place in the Rocky Mountain region for young athletes to access a full spectrum of care. Dedicated to helping young athletes be the best they can be the program offers:

• Sports injury care and rehabilitation
• Assessments for improved sports performance
• Sports injury prevention education
• Medical coverage for youth athletic events in the Denver metropolitan area
• Community education for parents, athletic directors, coaches and athletic trainers