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Type II Collagenopathies

ÎÞÂëרÇø Children's is world-renowned for the diagnosis and treatment of skeletal dysplasias, including type II collagenopathies . At ÎÞÂëרÇø, we work as a team to maximize children’s mobility, correct deformity and prevent future complications. If your child has been diagnosed with type II collagenopathies , we’re here to ease your concerns, answer your questions and give your child the best possible chance for a healthy future.

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Skeletal Dysplasia Program

ÎÞÂëרÇø Children's is world-renowned for the diagnosis and treatment of skeletal dysplasias, including type II collagenopathies . At ÎÞÂëרÇø, we work as a team to maximize children’s mobility, correct deformity and prevent future complications. If your child has been diagnosed with type II collagenopathies , we’re here to ease your concerns, answer your questions and give your child the best possible chance for a healthy future.

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Skeletal Dysplasia Program

Why Choose Us

ÎÞÂëרÇø has been recognized for delivering advanced pediatric orthopedic care since 1940. Families from all over the world travel to see our skeletal dysplasia experts. Our experts have the experience and training to diagnose and manage even the rarest types of skeletal dysplasia. With more than 400 types of skeletal dysplasia, Dr. Mahim JainÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýDr. Ricki Carroll offer families answers, management plans and the opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical research. 

Our team of complex care pediatricians, pediatric orthopedists, genetic counselors, nurse practitioners, anesthesiologists, physical therapists, neurosurgeons and others all work together to create a personalized treatment plan.

Treatment is led by our world-renowned pediatric orthopedic experts, including Dr. William Giles Stuart Mackenzie. Since skeletal dysplasia can evolve and change with time, ÎÞÂëרÇø has established one of the world’s top pediatric imaging programs to track and measure changes to children’s bodies.  

Our care navigators coordinate appointments since most kids need to see different specialists, and some may need multiple surgeries. We also help kids with Kniest dysplasia achieve the highest possible function and quality of life through access to ÎÞÂëרÇø experts and support services, including:

  • Clinical trials research opportunities
  • Support services and community resources

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete care for children with type II collagenopathies at ÎÞÂëרÇø Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and select ÎÞÂëרÇø Children's Health locations.

ÎÞÂëרÇø Children’s Hospital, Delaware is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation for pediatric orthopedics and surgery by 

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer complete care for children with type II collagenopathies at ÎÞÂëרÇø Children’s Hospital, Florida (Orlando) and select ÎÞÂëרÇø locations.

Northeast Florida

We offer complete care for children with type II collagenopathies at ÎÞÂëרÇø Children's Health, Jacksonville and our hospital affiliates, Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Mayo Clinic in Florida, with outpatient and follow-up appointments available at select ÎÞÂëרÇø locations.

ÎÞÂëרÇø orthopedic specialists provide the care and orthopedic surgery and hold dual physician leadership roles at Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s orthopedics team, ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 50 best children’s hospitals in the nation for orthopedics.

Northwest Florida

We offer care for children with type II collagenopathies at ÎÞÂëרÇø Children’s Health, Pensacola and our hospital affiliate, West Florida Healthcare, with outpatient and follow-up appointments also available at select ÎÞÂëרÇø locations.

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