Orthopaedic Surgery | Johns Hopkins Medicine, based in Baltimore, Md.

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Johns Hopkins orthopaedic surgeons are experts in numerous bone and joint conditions affecting children and adults, whether they stem from trauma, age or overuse. From diagnosis through rehabilitation, our team will make sure you are informed about your options and confident in your treatment plan.

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From spinal fusion and skeletal reconstruction to knee replacements and cancer surgery, our patients have diverse needs. See how personalized treatment from our experts has had a positive impact on their lives.

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U.S. News & World Report The Johns Hopkins Hospital Ranked #4 in the Nation and #1 in Maryland

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is ranked 4 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is proud to be ranked #4 in the nation out of more than 4,500 hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-22 Best Hospitals list.

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Baltimore magazine's 2021 'Top Doctors'

Congratulations to our orthopaedic providers who has been recognized as 'Top Doctors' by the Baltimore magazine.

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New Physicians Welcome, Drs. Nguyen, Best, Hughes and Brandt

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Four new physicians have joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Matthew Best, M.D., is a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in injuries of the knee, should and elbow.
Aaron Brandt, M.D., is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon specializing in general orthopaedics, hip and traumatic injuries.
Duc Nguyen, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions affecting children and adults.
Alice Hughes, M.D., is an orthopaedic specialist with expertise in trauma surgery.

CLINICAL TRIAL Botulinum Toxin Injections With Bracing for Scoliosis

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This study, led by Dr. Paul Sponseller, aims to evaluate the combined effect of botulinum toxin A (administered as Dysport®) and bracing in children aged 10-16 years with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Participants in this study will be compensated.
Contact us at 410-955-3136 or scoliosis@jhmi.edu if you are interested in participating in the study or have any questions.

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Events Common Sports and Activity Related Injuries: What to Consider from Pain to Breaks

Learn more about common sports injuries and treatments to consider from our sports medicine expert Alex Johnson, M.D., and our foot and ankle expert John Thompson, M.D., in this webinar-based video.

In the News ‘Swiss Cheese’ Bones Could Be Cause of Unexplained Low Back Pain

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Age-related changes to the cartilaginous tissue of the spine could invite painful nerve growth, says Xu Cao, Ph.D. This phenomenon may help explain why the vast majority of low back pain emerges in the absence of injury.

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