My 13 year old tore her left hip labrum. Docs say surgery only option. Anyone know where to go or what to do?

Question

No surgeon in the area has the expertise to deal with this injury in a child. We are considering going to the US but to who? Any help would be great.

Answer 1

Here's a couple:

1) Vanderbilt Children's;

http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/refer/

2) The Mayo Clinic

http://www.mayoclinic.org/pediatrics-rst...

Answer 2

She needs an Orthopaedic Surgeon...I am listing a site for one of the BEST Ortho Centers in the Country,Cedar Sinai...Best of Luck