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Pediatric Orthopaedics

MUSC Children's Health Ranked #29 in the Nation for Pediatric Orthopedics

MUSC Children's Health pediatric orthopedics program is ranked No. 29 nationally in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This recognition reflects our leadership in providing advanced, family-centered care for children with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

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The orthopaedic care team at MUSC Children's Health provides comprehensive care of all operative and non-operative orthopaedic conditions in children and teenagers.

Lily’s journey back to dance
FAQs on sprains and strains with Dr. Murphy
How robotics help kids with scoliosis
Dr. Van Nortwick on pediatric orthopaedic care

Orthopaedic Conditions We Treat

Our pediatric orthopaedic surgeons are dedicated to helping children and families, addressing patients' needs as they grow and develop.

Procedures We Perform

  • Non-operative and surgical treatment of all pediatric and adolescent injuries
  • Spinal fusion for scoliosis
  • Anterior vertebral body tethering for scoliosis

  • Pelvic and femoral osteotomies for hip dysplasia and related conditions
  • Ponseti casting for clubfoot
  • Growing spine treat for early onset scoliosis (Casting, MAGEC, VEPTR, Growing Rods)

Waterproof Casting

Waterproof casting available at all MUSC Children's Health orthopaedic locations.

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MUSC Health has a doctor or provider for you. Search by location, keyword, or specialty.

Naomi Walker

Naomi Walker, MSN

4.8/5.0 - 101 rating
Specialties
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics
Locations (4)
  • Charleston, SC
  • North Charleston, SC
  • Okatie, SC
  • Summerville, SC
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Accepting New Patients
Trea Ward

Trea Ward, MD

4.8/5.0 - 118 rating
Specialties
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
Locations (2)
  • Charleston, SC
  • North Charleston, SC
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Accepting New Patients
Robert Murphy

Robert Murphy, MD

4.8/5.0 - 170 rating
Specialties
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Locations (4)
  • Charleston, SC
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • North Charleston, SC
  • Okatie, SC
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MUSC Children's Health Orthopaedics

Address
Nexton Medical Park
Nexton Medical Park, 5500 Front Street
Suite 340
Summerville, SC 29483
Hours
Specialties
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics
Contact
call(843) 876-0111 Schedule an Appointment

MUSC Children's Health Orthopaedics at Summey Medical Pavilion

Address
2250 Mall Dr
North Charleston, SC 29406
Hours
Specialties
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics
Contact
call(843) 876-0111 Schedule an Appointment

MUSC Children's Health Orthopaedics at Chuck Dawley Medical Park

Address
1106 Chuck Dawley Blvd
Building A
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Hours
Specialties
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics
Contact
call(843) 876-0111 Schedule an Appointment
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