For Children's Orthopedic Care, Where You Go Matters

Kids’ bodies are incredibly different in hundreds of ways. In fact, when kids are born, they have 100 more bones than they’ll have as adults.

Kids’ bones are stronger and more flexible than adults’ and they keep growing until their late teens. Their bones have growth plates, which can get injured too — and when they’re not cared for correctly, it can cause problems in the future. From head to toe, kids are growing and changing. So when your child needs orthopedic care for a broken bone, sprained ankle or other injury, you need experts who specialize in caring for kids’ growing bodies. That’s what we do every day.

Our orthopedic surgeons are all board-certified in pediatrics. Together with the rest of our team, they treat your child’s injury now and make sure they keep healing properly over time.

When kids get hurt, their injuries look different than in adults. That’s why we use low radiation X-ray and musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging designed for kids. Our experts know just what to look for and how to calm kids’ wiggles and fidgets during important imaging tests.

Kids are also more affected by trauma because the same amount of force impacts a smaller area. Our orthopedic trauma program and trauma centers have the pediatric experience and expertise when you need it most for the most severe injuries.

Every part of our care is designed around your child and your family. We put you and your child at the center of the care team so that we make informed decisions together. Our child life specialists help kids understand their care and feel safe and relaxed. Kids sometimes have trouble explaining what’s wrong or what hurts, but we’re experts at figuring it out.

In everything we do, we consider the size they are now and the size they’ll grow into. It’s all part of orthopedic care designed just for kids.

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Know where to get the best care for your child

Your child might not need us right now. But the next time they have a rough fall or hurt themselves playing sports, have a plan to see our pediatric experts. If your kid is in pain, you’ll have enough to worry about — don’t question where to go.

The best orthopedic care for kids comes from the most effective and innovative treatments. At Children’s Colorado, we’re committed to bringing state-of-the-art care to the children we care for. U.S. News & World Report ranks our Orthopedics Institute as one of the top programs in the country. And our ongoing orthopedic pediatric research brings new treatments to our patients faster.

Our advanced treatments include:

• Innovative ACL surgery: Our pediatric surgeons’ techniques have achieved a successful ACL repair in 98% of kids after 24 months, helping them get back to what they enjoy. The national average success rate for pediatric ACL repair is 80% to 93%.
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound: This technology gives our experts a better look at bones, muscles, tendons, joints and connective tissue to provide a faster, more accurate diagnosis.
• State-of-the-art sports medicine care: From sports therapy gyms and fields to specialized pediatric surgeons to customized rehabilitation plans, our Sports Medicine Program has everything young athletes need to get back in the game.
• Pediatric hip care: Our Hip Preservation Program is one of the few of its kind in the country. Our entire team of specialists focuses on caring only for children’s hip injuries and conditions.
• Pediatric spine and back care: Whether your child is dealing with back pain, scoliosis or a spinal injury, we have industry-leading treatments to help them feel their best — from nonsurgical options to robotic spine surgery technology available at only a handful of children’s hospitals in the country.

When your child has a bump, break, strain or something more serious, we’re here for you — any time. We have same-day and next-day appointments available at our orthopedic clinics. And because kids’ injuries don’t have business hours, our urgent care and emergency department locations are ready to help. We have pediatric orthopedic specialists on call, 24/7, wherever you need us.

Know where to go to get the best orthopedic care for your child:

• Orthopedics Institute clinics: If your child has a nonurgent injury or pain during regular business hours, our outpatient clinics are the best option. You can see one of our pediatric orthopedic experts today or tomorrow, without a referral. Call 720-777-6600 to schedule an appointment.
• Sports Medicine: For young athletes, we have a team of sports medicine doctors, athletic trainers, dietitians, physical therapists and other specialists at multiple locations.
• One team for all your needs: From an accurate diagnosis to advanced treatment in a kid-friendly environment through a personalized recovery plan, our Orthopedics Institute has everything to get your kid feeling like a kid again.
• Urgent and emergency care: When you need care right now, trust the specialists who provide urgent care for kids every day. We have multiple urgent care locations, a Level I trauma center on Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora and a Level II trauma center at our hospital in Colorado Springs.