Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders Program

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

DIRECTOR
George H. Thompson, MD

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Christina K. Hardesty, MD

KEY CONTACT
Michelle Janas, RN 216-844-5620

APPOINTMENT LINE
For appointments and transfers, please call 216-844-7200.

Conditions Treated

• Cerebral palsy
• Spasticity
• Dystonia
• Movement disorders
• Gait abnormality
• Myelodysplasia
• Spina bifida
• Muscular dystrophy
• Neuromuscular scoliosis
• Spinal muscular atrophy
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Therapies

• Casting and manipulation
• Physical/occupational/speech therapy
• Gait analysis
• BOTOX® (botulinum toxin) therapy
• Oral medications to treat spasticity, drooling and other conditions
• Baclofen pump implantation and management
• Surgical correction of neuromuscular scoliosis
• Tendon lengthenings or transfers
• Correction of curved or rotated bones\
• Correction of dislocated joints

Distinguishing Features

• Only physician in Ohio to offer all of these options in one officeOnly female orthopedic surgeon in the U.S. to offer these treatments
• Integrated seamless collaboration with the Comprehensive Care team, including appointments the same day in the same location
• Internationally recognized implantation and management of Baclofen pumps
• Thorough evaluation of patient as a whole person, including family and caregivers – resulting in individualized care
• Orthotics evaluation on site during clinic visit
• National training center for fellows and physicians
• Ranked #22 in the country by U.S. News & World Report 2018-2019