MEDICAID NOTICE: Lurie Children’s continues to serve all patients enrolled in Medicaid. As a safety-net hospital, we will continue providing high-quality care to every child who needs us.

AVISO SOBRE MEDICAID: Lurie Children’s continúa atendiendo a todos los pacientes inscritos en Medicaid. Como hospital perteneciente a la red de protección social, continuaremos brindando atención de alta calidad a cada niño que nos necesite.

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:

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. 

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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 

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We offer easy online scheduling for your child's orthopedic needs.

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Our Locations

Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park

2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place
Chicago, Illinois 60614-3393
1.800.543.7362

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.227.4000

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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

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Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Westchester

Surgical Treatment Center
2301 Enterprise Drive
Westchester, Illinois 60154
312.227.7900

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Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Center

25 N. Winfield Road
East Entrance
Winfield, Illinois 60190
630.933.6631

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Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Northbrook

1131 Techny Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
312.227.7600

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Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Center

302 Randall Road
Suite 102
Geneva, Illinois 60134
630.933.6631

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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

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Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Arlington Heights

Busse Center for Specialty Medicine
880 W. Central Rd, Ste 6400
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
312.227.5410

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Lurie Children's Physician Office in Naperville

636 N. Raymond Dr.
Suite 205
Naperville, Illinois 60563
1.800.543.7362

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Tips from Our Experts

Common Questions about Pediatric Sports Injuries

Lurie Children’s sports medicine team members answer some common questions about sports injuries in kids, including how to prevent injuries, when to see a doctor, how to help your child recover and more.

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