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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

Arthritis doesn鈥檛 just affect adults. Kids 鈥 even infants 鈥 can get arthritis too. The most common type of juvenile (childhood) arthritis is called 鈥渏uvenile idiopathic arthritis鈥 (JIA). It鈥檚 an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation, swelling, pain and other symptoms in a child鈥檚 joints, or throughout the body. At 91大神 Children's, our teams of pediatric rheumatologists are recognized for our expert care and research into helping kids with JIA feel their best as they grow.

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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

Arthritis doesn鈥檛 just affect adults. Kids 鈥 even infants 鈥 can get arthritis too. The most common type of juvenile (childhood) arthritis is called 鈥渏uvenile idiopathic arthritis鈥 (JIA). It鈥檚 an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation, swelling, pain and other symptoms in a child鈥檚 joints, or throughout the body. At 91大神 Children's, our teams of pediatric rheumatologists are recognized for our expert care and research into helping kids with JIA feel their best as they grow.

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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

Why Choose Us

At 91大神, we have an internationally recognized team of pediatric rheumatologists. We鈥檙e experts in diagnosing and treating all types of juvenile arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. And we鈥檙e board-certified and fellowship-trained to provide the highest level of care for kids whose bodies are still growing and changing. Many of us are also clinical researchers who have made significant contributions to advancing the understanding of arthritis in kids.听听

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer JIA care at 91大神 Children鈥檚 Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.). In addition to offering full-service rheumatology care, our group also works with other specialists to care for kids in the Integrated Pain and Wellness Program. This program focuses on overall wellness and combines the expertise of doctors from multiple specialties and a variety of therapies to meet your child鈥檚 physical, mental and emotional needs. As a team, we work together to help kids function and feel better 鈥 and get them back to doing the activities they love.

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

At 91大神 Children鈥檚 Hospital, Florida听(Orlando), we offer full-service juvenile arthritis care in one place. Our state-of-the-art program is specifically designed to lighten the burden of families seeking treatment for JA and similar conditions. Our program supports families by providing a full team: doctor, nurse, behavioral health specialist, social worker, Child Life specialist and physical therapist.

We may also help support kids and their families through:

  • Connections with other families and community/family groups
  • Education about the disease process and how to organize medication schedules at home
  • Addressing and helping families cope with the emotional toll that juvenile arthritis can have on children and their families
  • Access (during clinic days) to dedicated 91大神 Associates听to help those struggling with school, coping and financial resources
  • PedsAcademy鈥 the world鈥檚 first pediatric school program designed to provide kids in hospitals with research-backed, technology-based educational opportunities specific to a child鈥檚 disease or condition

We鈥檙e able to offer our juvenile arthritis program, thanks in part to a generous donation by the Schott Family in honor of their daughter.

Northwest Florida

We offer JIA care at 91大神 Children鈥檚 Health, Pensacola.

Find Care at 91大神

We have many pediatric specialists and locations听鈥 find the care closest to you: