Fracture and Pediatric Trauma Care

HOSPITAL/DIVISION
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

DIVISION CHIEF
George H. Thompson, MD

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
R. Justin Mistovich, MD

KEY CONTACTS
George H. Thompson, MD George.Thompson@UHhospitals.org
Raymond W. Liu, MD Raymond.Liu@UHhospitals.org
Christina K. Hardesty, MD Christina.Hardesty@UHhospitals.org
Jochen P. Son-Hing, MD Jochen.Son-Hing@UHhospitals.org
Patrick Getty, MD Patrick.Getty@UHhospitals.org

APPOINTMENT LINE
For scheduling, please call 216-844-7200.
For hospital transfers, please call 216-844-1111.

Conditions Treated

• Pediatric trauma
• Pediatric fractures
• Growth plate fractures
• Pediatric injuries
• Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
• Pediatric athletic injuries

Therapies

• Closed reduction and casting of fractures
• Percutaneous pinning of fractures
• Open reduction and internal fixation of fractures
• Flexible nailing of long bone fractures
• Growth-sparing reconstruction of complex athletic injuries
• Cartilage restoration after athletic injuries

Distinguishing Features

• As the only Level I pediatric trauma center in Northeast Ohio, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital has the capabilities to deliver excellent care for all musculoskeletal injuries in children and adolescents, from minor fractures and sprains to major traumas.
• The program is a leader in nonoperative and operative management of pediatric musculoskeletal injuries.
• A fellowship-trained pediatric surgeon is always available for consultations.
• The pediatric orthopedic team is consistently recognized for excellence and is currently ranked #22 in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• Same-day fracture appointments are available.