Posts Categorized: Orthopedics & Scoliosis

July 29, 2026

Matthew Schmitz, MD, director of the Rady International Center for Pediatric and Young Adult Hip Disorders at Rady Children’s, is challenging traditional boundaries in orthopedic care. In a recent Becker’s Spine Review article, Dr. Schmitz shares how Rady Children’s is bringing together pediatric orthopedics, sports medicine and advanced surgical expertise to preserve natural hip function…

Orthopedics & Scoliosis

orthopedics, pediatric ortho

July 20, 2026

Divya’s Spinal Fusion Journey at Rady Children’s For 15-year-old Divya, life is all about staying active. Whether she’s playing field hockey, spending time at the beach, trying new coffee shops or creating something artistic, she brings curiosity and a bright smile wherever she goes. When Divya was 12, a routine visit to the doctor changed…

Orthopedics & Scoliosis

orthopedics, patient stories, scoliosis, spinal fusion, spinal surgery, spine

April 9, 2026

Sibling Physicians Caring for San Diego’s Children At Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, exceptional pediatric care is often powered by teamwork. But for this physician duo, that collaboration goes even deeper. Meet Salil Upasani, MD, pediatric orthopedic surgeon, and Sayali Ranadive, MD, endocrinologist — siblings who are not only leaders in their specialties but also…

Orthopedics & Scoliosis

endocrinology, orthopedics, team rady

April 1, 2026

Kaitlin’s Story Twelve‑year‑old Kaitlin has always been on the move. Between gymnastics and lacrosse, staying active is simply part of who she is. So, when she began experiencing knee pain last spring, her family initially thought it was a minor setback. But what started as mild discomfort quickly progressed into significant swelling and concern. An…

Orthopedics & Scoliosis

hip disorders, patient stories, Sports Injuries

December 8, 2025

From baseball and tennis players to swimmers and gymnasts, many young athletes put heavy strain on their shoulders. Kids today are playing harder and training longer—especially in a city with year-round good weather—and are unfortunately increasing their risk for rotator cuff injuries. “Growing kids’ arm lengths are constantly changing and that means that the muscles…

Orthopedics & Scoliosis, Parenting tips, Sports Medicine

orthopedics, pediatric ortho, Pediatric Orthopedics, tips for parents

March 4, 2025

A volleyball player travels 1,300 miles from Oklahoma to Rady Children’s for life-changing scoliosis surgery.

Orthopedics & Scoliosis

October 19, 2023

Iliana Downing wouldn’t let injury deter her from reaching new heights and reclaiming her athletic dreams. The 17-year-old’s journey began five years ago at a soccer match, when an explosive kick caused a hip fracture, common among young athletes whose growth plates have not fully developed. Though Iliana was advised to take time off for…

Orthopedics & Scoliosis

hip, hip disorders, orthopedics, patient stories, patient story, pole vaulting, sport

August 16, 2023

Ethan is a boy who lives for adventure and off-road racing. Ethan and his family were no strangers to the thrill of exploring the desert in their quads, Jeeps, and UTVs. In 2015, for Christmas, they gifted Ethan a Polaris 170 Rzr, which he and his younger brother cruised around the desert in, creating countless…

Orthopedics & Scoliosis

ortho, orthopedics, patient stories, patient story, pediatric ortho, Pediatric Orthopedics, sports medicine, surgery

May 24, 2023

The importance of sagittal plane alignment in treating spinal disorders is widely recognized. However, much of our current understanding of sagittal alignment is derived from studies of patients with disease, degenerative change, or known deformity, when the goal is a normal prole. Recent research led by Michael P. Kelly, MD, MSc, at Rady Children’s Hospital-San…

Orthopedics & Scoliosis

innovation, ortho, orthopedics, pediatric ortho, Pediatric Orthopedics, pediatric surgery, research, spinal surgery, spine, spine center

April 28, 2023

Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego has recruited a prominent surgeon-researcher within its Orthopedics & Scoliosis program to advance knowledge of the genetic and biomechanical factors behind scoliosis; advances in patient care can lead to better outcomes and quality of life. When Michael Kelly, MD, director of scoliosis and spinal deformities at Rady Children’s Hospital, is asked…

Orthopedics & Scoliosis

innovation, ortho, orthopedics, patient stories, pediatric ortho, Pediatric Orthopedics, pediatric surgery, spinal surgery, spine, surgical innovation

October 5, 2022

Advancing the Next Generation of Scoliosis Care Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego recently recruited Michael Kelly, MD, to its nationally ranked Orthopedics and Scoliosis Center — a move that strengthens one of the country’s leading programs for treating spinal deformities in children. A feature in Nature spotlights Dr. Kelly, director of scoliosis and spinal deformities at…

Orthopedics & Scoliosis

innovation, orthopedics, pediatric ortho, Pediatric Orthopedics, research, spinal surgery, spine, spine center, surgical innovation