Fracture and Trauma Care

Children love to run, hop, skip, jump, and tumble.  With all this activity, there is a good possibility they may take a spill at home, the playground, or the playing field.  While many of these may be harmless, in some cases, children may fracture - or "break" - their bones.  If you suspect a fracture, you should obtain prompt medical attention for the child so that the bones can be set for proper healing.

The HSS Pediatric Fracture and Injury Hotline 1.877.HSS.1KID (1.877.477.1543) provides 24-hour coverage of pediatric trauma and fracture cases. 

For more information on pediatric fractures, please see the following articles:

• Femur Fractures in Children: Treating a Child's Broken Thighbone 
• Elbow Fractures in Children