A Lasting Legacy for Kids
June 25, 2024
The donors behind the newest endowed chairs at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles are making an impact on care today—and for generations to come.
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Curve Size Predicts Success of Limited Fusion for Congenital Scoliosis
January 18, 2024
A Children’s Hospital Los Angeles study finds that limited fusion is most successful in children whose preoperative curves are less than 50 degrees.
Adolescents Make Similar Gains as Children After SEMLS
June 18, 2024
New findings show that older adolescents with cerebral palsy can still benefit from single event multilevel surgery.
Fracture Risk Is Low After Femoral Osteotomy in Children With Cerebral Palsy
October 19, 2023
Study finds that only 1 in 50 children with cerebral palsy experience a periprosthetic fracture after a femoral osteotomy.
More Osteotomies Increase Curve Correction in Early Onset Scoliosis
September 13, 2024
Study finds that more osteotomies lead to more curve correction—without increasing complications—for children with early onset scoliosis.
Panda Express’ Philanthropic Foundation Pledges $20 Million To Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
September 15, 2020
LOS ANGELES (September 15, 2020) – On Tuesday, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) announced that Panda Express®, through its philanthropic foundation, Panda Cares®, pledged $20 million to
What Happens to Scoliosis After a Tether Breaks?
April 12, 2024
New data shows that 50% of patients who underwent vertebral body tethering for scoliosis had curve progression after their tether broke.
Marta Miller: A Source of Inspiration On and Off the Ice
December 4, 2023
Marta, a patient in the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center and a proud Junior Ambassador, has raised more than $50,000 for CHLA through ice skating exhibitions and more.
A Surgical Rarity: Two Rotationplasty Procedures in One Month
May 12, 2023
An orthopedic oncologist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shares the challenges—and keys to success—for this rare and complex surgery.