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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 - 105 rating
Specialties
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics
Locations (4)
  • Charleston, SC
  • North Charleston, SC
  • Okatie, SC
  • Summerville, SC
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Trea Ward

Trea Ward, MD

4.8/5.0 - 106 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 - 169 rating
Specialties
  • Orthopaedics
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics
Locations (4)
  • Charleston, SC
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • North Charleston, SC
  • Okatie, SC
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MUSC Health Orthopaedics - Orangeburg

Address
3000 Saint Matthews Road
Hospital Annex
Orangeburg, SC 29118
Hours
Specialties
  • Orthopaedics
  • Orthopaedics - Foot & Ankle
Contact
call(803) 395-3837 Schedule an Appointment
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