As LA’s experts at treating broken bones in children, our care begins with urgent care diagnosis and spans the entire recovery process. This includes:

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• Initial treatment at LuskinOIC’s Pediatric Orthopedic Urgent Care Center

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• Specialized care at the Ahmanson Foundation Fracture Center at LuskinOIC

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• Onsite diagnostic tests and imaging, including X-rays

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• Non-surgical and surgical treatment

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• Casting and cast care, if needed

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• Physical rehabilitation, if needed

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• Follow-up care throughout recovery, including the use of telehealth

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Your child’s treatment plan for fractures will have three main goals:

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1. Reduce pain
2. Line up the broken bone and set it correctly
3. Help your child regain normal range of motion in the injured area

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Here’s what to expect during fracture treatment at LuskinOIC:

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• If the bone is out of place, our specialists will realign the bone first.

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• Depending on the location and severity of the fracture, our specialist might recommend a brace, splint, or cast to protect a fracture while it heals and reduce pain, swelling, and muscle spasms.

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For proper recovery, our specialist may prescribe pain medication, physical therapy, and follow-up appointments. It’s important for your child to follow all instructions to heal as quickly as possible.

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The pediatric orthopedic rehabilitation center features a kids corner, innovative technology for movement and coordination development, and a NASA-designed Alter G machine for gravity-eliminated walking and running activities, expediting the return-to-normal activities during rehabilitation.