List of top orthopedic surgery programs:

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
- It has been named the top hospital in the nation for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report in its 2010 “America’s Best Hospitals” issue.
- It was recognized by Consumer Reports in 2009, which rated the hospital the best in New York City in a survey of 43 hospitals throughout the five boroughs for patient satisfaction.
- From 2007 to 2010, HSS has been a recipient of the HealthGrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award.

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery is one of the most active centers for pediatric orthopaedic care in the world.
- The Division was ranked 3rd in the country for pediatric orthopedic care in the 2010-2011 U.S.News & World Report's America’s Best Children’s Hospitals issue. By ranking in the top 10 in all specialties, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia earns a place on the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll.

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
- The VCU Medical Center offers patients the opportunity to choose to participate in programs that advance evolving treatment, such as those sponsored by the National Cancer Institute through VCU’s Massey Cancer Center, Virginia’s first NCI-designated cancer center.
- The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has been ranked the 45th top orthopaedic program in the country according to the U.S. News 2009-10 publication of America’s Best Hospitals.

The Ohio State University Medical Center
- The Orthopaedic Residency Program provides a well-rounded educational experience for residents in every aspect of orthopaedics.
- The Ohio State University Medical Center Orthopaedics Program has been ranked by U.S.News & World Report as one of the premiere sites in the country for orthopaedic surgery.

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