Livingstone Orthopedics
Expert pediatric and adult orthopedic care, with Aloha
Our Services
We specialize in managing both the arms and the legs in patients with neuromuscular conditions like cerebral palsy. This includes bracing, orthotics, and surgery when necessary. At Livingstone Orthopedics, we provide lifelong care for our patients, no matter your age.
We can manage your child’s extra fingers or toes (polydactyly), fused fingers (syndactyly), or any other congenital hand difference they may have.
3D surgical planning and printing
Wound Care
Limb deformity and Limb Lengthening
Adult motor imbalances
Contracture Release
Adult hand surgery
Traumatic injuries, strokes, or certain neuromuscular conditions can make your joints stiff and limit your function. We specialize in releasing joint contractures in the arms and legs to improve your quality of life.
Carpal tunnel, trigger finger, or painful ganglion cysts? We have you covered!
Brachial plexus reconstruction
Hip Preservation
General Adult Orthopedics
General Pediatric Orthopedics
From diagnosing aches and pains to fixing broken bones, we can manage common adult orthopedic problems.
From clubfoot to broken arms, we can manage all of your pediatric orthopedic care. We offer casting and bracing in house, saving you an extra trip!
Congenital Hand Differences
Neuromuscular Care - Cerebral Palsy
When some wounds won’t heal, special techniques can be used to help them heal faster. We utilize biologics, negative pressure wound therapy (wound vacs), and surgery to help many wounds heal.
We can create a 3D model of your anatomy, plan your surgery on the computer, and 3D print your anatomy in-house to ensure your surgery is custom-designed just for you.
If you are an adult with cerebral palsy, or you have weakness in your arms or legs from a stroke or other illness, we may be able to help you regain function with bracing, tendon transfers, or nerve transfers.
Intoeing, out-toeing, bowed legs, or knock knees? We can help adults and children with any limb deformity, including differences in leg lengths.
A shallow hip socket, also known as hip dysplasia, can usually be managed with a brace when diagnosed early. When this fails, we can use surgery to keep the hip in the socket or make a deeper hip socket. Our goal is to preserve hips and prevent arthritis in the future.
The birthing process can damage the nerves that connect the spinal cord to the arm, called the brachial plexus. In most children, this injury heals on its own. If it doesn’t, we can perform nerve transfers or nerve grafting to bring signals back from the spinal cord to the arm.
Dr. Livingstone was born and raised in San Jose, California, but has proudly made Oʻahu his home since 2016, when his parents moved to Oahu. He feels deeply connected to the community and is honored to provide high-level orthopedic care with the warmth, respect, and aloha that Hawaiʻi is known for.
Dr. Livingstone is passionate about combining advanced orthopedic expertise with a personal, relationship-based approach to care. He believes patients deserve not only excellent outcomes, but also clear communication, thoughtful attention, and a doctor who truly listens.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Livingstone enjoys spearfishing, running, climbing, 3D printing, woodworking, and spending as much time outdoors as possible. His love for staying active helps him better understand the goals and challenges of the patients he serves.
Education:
Undergraduate - UC Berkeley
Medical School - Western Michigan University
Orthopedic Surgery Residency - University of Hawaii
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship - Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
John Livingstone, MD
“I’m passionate about bringing the highest quality orthopedic care to the island, but with the Aloha that everyone deserves. My patients are my ‘Ohana, and I’d love it if you joined my family.”
