WARSAW, Ind., Nov. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OrthoPediatrics Corp. ("OrthoPediatrics") (NASDAQ:KIDS), a company exclusively focused on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, announced today that it is a Platinum sponsor of the 14th Annual International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium (IPOS), taking place November 28 to December 2, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.  The IPOS meeting, presented by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), brings together hundreds of pediatric orthopedic surgeons from around the world. 

As part of OrthoPediatrics' commitment to leading innovation in pediatric orthopedics and fostering clinical education, the company is actively engaged in all aspects of the meeting.  This includes sponsoring a pre-course meeting on "The Surgical Treatment of Hip Dysplasia in Older Children and Adolescents."  The Company will also host four interactive workshops, highlighting new technology and surgical techniques in Trauma, Deformity Correction, Sports Medicine/Soft Tissue Repair and Scoliosis care. 

Mark Throdahl, President and CEO of OrthoPediatrics, said, "OrthoPediatrics' goal is to advance the field of pediatric orthopedics with the broadest and most innovative product line in our industry.  Our surgical systems, coupled with our focus on clinical education, are at the very core of our business.  We are excited for our continued partnership with organizations like POSNA and look forward to returning to the IPOS meeting for another successful year."

About OrthoPediatrics Corp.
Founded in 2006, OrthoPediatrics is the only diversified orthopedic company focused exclusively on providing a comprehensive product offering to the pediatric orthopedic market. OrthoPediatrics is dedicated to the cause of improving the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. OrthoPediatrics currently markets 22 surgical systems that serve three of the largest categories within the pediatric orthopedic market. This offering spans trauma & deformity, complex spine and ACL reconstruction procedures. OrthoPediatrics' global sales organization is focused exclusively on pediatric orthopedics and distributes its products in the United States and 35 countries outside the United States.