Growing bones need special care to keep them growing right. Tucson Orthopaedic Institute has a team of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons ready to respond to broken bones and other typical childhood injuries.

Our orthopaedic surgeons address the concerns of children and their families with sensitivity and compassion, actively involving families in determining the best treatment options.

Tucson Orthopaedic Institute’s fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic team also cares for children with less common orthopaedic concerns, including pediatric spine surgery for scoliosis, bone and foot malformations, and soft tissue and bone tumors.

Broken bones in children pose special risks. Parents and coaches should be aware of hard-to-detect fractures that can result in disturbed recovery, which may be permanently damaging. A growth plate fracture can only be detected by X-ray – one reason it is important to get an injured child to a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon.

Ortho Fast Track is a program in which patients with newly broken bones can be seen within a few days of the accident. Same-day appointments may be arranged for children with a physician referral.

If your child experiences an injury and needs urgent orthopaedic care, call Tucson Orthopaedic Institute and request an Ortho Fast Track appointment.