COMMITTED TO ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICINE, CARING FOR OUR TROOPS

Through its one-year fellowship program, Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital (LAOH) has seen many talented young doctors come and go over the years. These doctors leave LAOH having gained valuable knowledge and skills in pediatric orthopaedics. Although these doctors are only with LAOH for a short time, they often leave a lasting impression upon LAOH patients and staff alike. One former fellow who continues to leave his mark, not just here in Los Angeles but across the world, is Dr. Nathan Frost. (Read more…)

Trading Places: A Doctor Experiences Fracture Care as a Patient

What happens when the doctor becomes the patient? When an orthopaedic surgeon who spends his days fixing broken bones finds himself with a fracture of his own?

“I see sprains, strains and many broken bones nearly every day of my life. That’s the nature of being a surgeon specializing in children’s orthopaedic issues, especially here at Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital where we treat many thousands of kids each year. But I had never personally suffered a fracture until this summer.” Mauricio Silva, M.D., Associate Medical Director and Medical Director of the Urgent Care Center at Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital (LAOH), recently fractured a kneecap, and shares with us the “challenging and educational experience” of being a healer temporarily in need of healing.

Read about Dr. Maurico Silva’s experience as a patient – Trading Places.

Meet Zachary

Zachary has been a patient at LAOH for three years, born with a rare condition called diastrophic dysplasia. With his infectious smile and boundless high spirits, Zachary has the ability to inspire everyone--including his doctors. Meet Zachary and learn how his doctors have him out of his wheelchair more and more.

Meet Ben

Jennifer and Mark Lovers were facing a momentous decision. Their son Benjamin had been born with club foot, a condition in which the leg muscles and tendons cause the feet to twist inward and upward, preventing the sole of the foot from resting fully on the ground. If not corrected, it would prevent Benjamin from ever walking freely or well. Meet the Lovers and learn how Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital changed their life.

Meet Loralynn

A current patient at LAOH, Loralynn is a vibrant and energetic child who can do anything she wants to do. Born with a webbed hand, Loralynn's mom, Roxine Dennis, relied on LAOH's expert care to ensure that her daughter's future be as healthy and mobile as possible. Keep reading to learn how LAOH gave her family hope through the eyes of Loralynn's mom, Roxine.