Will my child have to stay in the hospital overnight after getting treated for a fracture?
An overnight stay is usually not required. If your child has a serious fracture that requires surgery, we may recommend an overnight stay.
How quickly will my child’s fracture heal?
It depends on the severity of the fracture. The good news is children’s bone fractures heal quickly because their growing bones are rapidly generating new tissue. As children age into their teenage years, though, the speed of healing starts to slow down.
How are broken bones prevented?
Broken bones are a common pediatric injury because parts of children’s bones called growth plates are weak as they grow. However, you can help your child build strong and healthy bones by encouraging a diet high in calcium and vitamin D.