The world of pediatric orthopedics has come a long way since the days of heavy, archaic leg braces as seen in Forrest Gump. Now, its people’s perceptions of orthopedic medicine that have to catch up, says Dr. Alan Stotts, Orthopedic Surgeon at Primary Children’s Hospital.
From the most basic orthopedic problems, to the most complex conditions, our nationally renowned team works to provide children and teens with the best treatment available using the latest technology and research.
Our Orthopedics Program is staffed by University of Utah Orthopedists that are trained in a variety of pediatric orthopedic sub-specialties, including sports medicine, fractures, scoliosis, and malalignment of limbs. We are well represented in all areas of pediatric orthopedics and treat everything from common breaks and sports injuries to complex spinal deformities and bone cancers.
Some of our commonly seen conditions include:
- Congenital musculoskeletal defects
- Common and complex fractures
- Hand surgery
- Musculoskeletal trauma
- Sarcoma
- Scoliosis
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Sports injuries
Having access to all of these pediatric orthopedic services under the umbrella of Primary Children’s Hospital is a huge benefit to patients with complex problems. Additionally, the services of physicians with specialties in anesthesia, plastic surgery, interventional radiology, PICU, pulmonology, and more are also available.
In addition to our main location at Primary Children’s Hospital, we also provide outpatient services at Riverton Hospital.
The Facts and Figures
• Last year, we saw over 18,000 outpatients between our two locations.
• We perform over 350 spine surgeries per year.
• Our Fracture Clinic Model has been presented on nationally.
• Primary Children’s Hospital is one of the few teaching sites for VEPTR Implementation
• We see close to 200 fracture patients a week during the summer.
• The Eight-Plate is one of the most commonly used orthopedic implants in the world for limb deformities and was developed by one of our physicians, Dr. Peter Stevens.
• People come from all over the world to learn from Dr. John Smith, a renowned pediatric orthopedist at Primary Children’s Hospital.
• We were recently ranked #12 Best Children’s Hospitals for Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report – up 13 spots from last year.
National Ranking
The Orthopedics Program at Primary Children’s Hospital is consistently named among the top orthopedic programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, and moved up 13 spots from last year to a #12 ranking. Dr. Stotts said they are honored to rank so highly, especially in light of the growing level of detail used to evaluate each program. “Our improvement this year is really a reflection of our division’s commitment to continuous improvement and program development and was only possible with the support of the many pediatric providers with whom we are fortunate to work.”
In addition to our focus on excellent outcomes, we also want to provide the best patient experience possible. Patients can be referred to Primary Children’s Hospital from their primary care provider, call and make an appointment, or request an appointment through MyHealth Patient Portal.
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