• Personalized treatment plans for growing bodies
• Clinics in Louisville and Elizabethtown, including sports injury clinic
• Timely consults and urgent evaluations when clinically indicated
• Pediatric orthopedic surgeons and nonsurgical orthopedic physicians
• Experienced physician assistants focused on nonsurgical options
• A team approach with pediatric anesthesiologists and operating room staff
• Dedicated appointment times in our fracture clinic mean patients with stabilized fractures often see an orthopedist within a few days, even during the busy summer months.
• Level I Pediatric Trauma expertise: Norton Children’s Hospital is one of only two Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Kentucky, where fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons and a multidisciplinary team deliver comprehensive emergency and surgical care.

• • • Scoliosis: one of the only scoliosis programs in the country offering the VerteGlide Spinal Growth Guidance System for early-onset scoliosis
    • Kyphosis
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Adolescent disc herniation
    • Genetic spine conditions, such as hemivertebrae and Klippel-Feil syndrome
    • Infections affecting the spine or pelvis

• We provide comprehensive orthopedic care for children with neuromuscular conditions, supporting mobility, function and long-term well-being. Multidisciplinary clinics are also available to coordinate specialists in a single visit if needed.
• Cerebral palsy
• Muscular dystrophy
• Spasticity
• Spina bifida

• Same-day or next-day sports injury appointments can be scheduled, along with Saturday availability. New referrals are typically scheduled within one week, allowing timely assessment and intervention.
• Sports conditions we treat include:
  • Little League elbow (medial epicondyle apophysitis)
  • Osgood-Schlatter disease
  • Sever’s disease
  • Trauma, such as broken bones and overuse injuries
  • Knee injuries, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus tears, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) and patella dislocations
  • Back pain, often due to overuse or stress-related spine conditions, such as spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis

• Clubfoot specialty care and care for other leg, foot and lower extremity conditions: Individualized treatment plans for infants and children, using both nonsurgical and surgical approaches when needed
• Limb deformity and limb deficiency: Advanced treatment for congenital and acquired limb differences, with expertise in correction, lengthening, and reconstruction
• Hip disorders in children and adolescents: Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of hip conditions, including developmental dysplasia and impingement
• Gait abnormalities: Evaluation and management of walking and movement differences, with therapies tailored to optimize independence
• Bone-growth conditions, including Blount’s disease and other musculoskeletal disorders
• Hand and upper extremities: Focus on the diagnosis and treatment of all pediatric hand, arm and shoulder issues

• Extremely low-dose imaging for children with scoliosis and other orthopedic conditions.
• Child-friendly diagnostic imaging, with exam and imaging rooms designed to be calming
• Specially trained staff to help make testing easier and more comfortable for children
• Active participation in national research networks and clinical trials
• Access to innovative therapies through investigational protocols

We prioritize communication and care continuity.

• Detailed, prompt feedback and ongoing updates to referring clinicians
• Integrated care team to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to outpatient follow-up
• Access to NortonEpicCareLink.com for online referrals and digital access to patient updates
• Direct coordination between Norton Children’s Hospital and outpatient care at the Novak Center for Children’s Health