Orthopedic Fracture Clinic
Fractures in children are a common occurrence, especially during the active months of the year. The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at Lurie Children's sees more than 10,000 patient visits for fracture care per year.
Our specially-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice providers not only provide expert care for the treatment of pediatric fractures, but also deliver compassionate guidance regarding cast and splint management.
We also offer:
- Convenient, family-friendly hours and multiple locations across the city provide families with many options to be seen in a timely fashion
- Dedicated cast technician services to provide expediency during appointments
- Access to a comprehensive bone health evaluation, if clinically necessary
- Waterproof casting; Please inquire with your provider if interested
What Is the Difference Between a Fracture and a Broken Bone?
While often thought to be two different injuries, a fracture and broken bone are the same thing. "Fracture" is the medical term used to describe this injury while "broken bone" tends to be the more common way to phrase it.
Conditions We Treat
Non-operative management of the following fractures may include splinting, casting or bracing of the:
- Upper extremity: Elbow (including supracondylar humerus fractures, medical epicondyle avulsion fractures), forearm, wrist, finger, scaphoid, humerus, hand (including boxer fractures), clavicle
- Lower extremity: Femur, tibia, fibula, ankle (including the distal fibula), foot (including metatarsal stress fractures, navicular stress fractures), toes
Operative fractures may be evaluated in fracture clinic for surgical discussion. More severe or higher energy fractures should be seen and evaluated in the Emergency Department.
Preparing for Your Appointment
If your child has been seen at an outside facility prior to being seen in our fracture clinic, please bring a CD of all images obtained. If you are unable to obtain a CD copy of the images, your treating provider will likely order new x-rays to be obtained during the visit.
Our Fracture Specialists
Michelle Sagan, MD, runs the Lurie Children’s pediatric fracture clinic. She is a specialist in managing pediatric fractures and trauma and has training in general pediatric orthopaedics, clubfoot treatment and sports injury treatment and prevention.
Many of our other physician-surgeons treat fractures as well.
Make an Appointment
Same-Day Appointments
We offer same-day appointments whenever possible at the locations listed below. Call before noon to check availability at your preferred location.
- Main Hospital
- Lincoln Park
- New Lenox*
- Northbrook*
- Westchester*
*Same-day appointments not available every day
Schedule Online
We offer easy online scheduling for your child's orthopedic needs.
Our Locations
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park
2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming PlaceChicago, Illinois 60614-3393
1.800.543.7362
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Ave.Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.227.4000
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in New Lenox
1870 N. Silver Cross Blvd. (formerly Clinton Street)Suite 100
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
312.227.3620
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Westchester
Surgical Treatment Center2301 Enterprise Drive
Westchester, Illinois 60154
312.227.7900
Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Center
25 N. Winfield RoadEast Entrance
Winfield, Illinois 60190
630.933.6631
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Northbrook
1131 Techny RoadNorthbrook, Illinois 60062
312.227.7600
Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Center
302 Randall RoadSuite 102
Geneva, Illinois 60134
630.933.6631
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Grayslake
1475 E. Belvidere Rd. (Rte. 120)Suite 285, Pavilion C
Grayslake, Illinois 60030-2012
312.227.2220
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Arlington Heights
Busse Center for Specialty Medicine880 W. Central Rd, Ste 6400
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
312.227.5410
Lurie Children's Physician Office in Naperville
636 N. Raymond Dr.Suite 205
Naperville, Illinois 60563
1.800.543.7362
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