The Children's Orthopaedic Program is committed to excellence in care through training, professional development and facilitating your recognition of pediatric orthopaedic injuries and conditions. Additionally, we strive to make it as easy as possible to access our services. To view past and present publications from our team view their biography page.
Referrals
As a pediatrician or primary care provider, you may be the first to screen for orthopaedic problems. If during your evaluation the symptoms are not clear, a consult may be necessary.
Hand and Upper Extremity Program
Call 404-785-HAND or complete the Hand referral form.
Hip Program
Call 404-785-HIPS or submit the Hip referral form.
Sports Medicine Program
Articles
The following 
articles feature our Orthopaedics Program and physicians:
- Helping Bones to Regrow (Legg-Calve-Perthes disease)
Tim Schrader, M.D.
- Treat Them Like Children (Pediatric fractures)
Michael Schmitz, M.D.
- Back to the Future (Scoliosis surgery)
Dennis Devito, M.D. and Michael Schmitz, M.D.
- A Medical Odyssey (Femoroacetabular impingement or FAI)
Tim Schrader, M.D.
- A Tall Order (Marfan Syndrome)
Robert M. Campbell, M.D., and Michael L. Schmitz, M.D.
- Ahead of the Curve (Spine)
Timothy S. Oswald, M.D., and Mark L. Wulkan, M.D.
- Concussion Program
David L. Marshall, M.D.
- Giving Sports Screenings More Muscle (Preparticipation Evaluation)
David L. Marshall, M.D., and Jack Stevens, M.D.
- Painful Play (Wrist Pain)
Allan E. Peljovich, M.D., M.P.H.
- Pinpoint Pain
Claudia Venable, M.D., and Maurice Sholas, M.D., Ph.D.
- Treating Spasticity
William R. Boydston, M.D., Ph.D., and Maurice Sholas, M.D., Ph.D.