Pediatric Orthopedic Fracture Clinic

Specialized Pediatric Fracture Care with Convenient, Priority Scheduling

Shriners Children’s Spokane provides pediatric fracture care designed to help children heal safely and return to the activities they love. Children with confirmed, stable fractures can now schedule online and avoid long wait times. Our streamlined scheduling process makes it simple for families to book an appointment and get specialized care without unnecessary delays.

 

Parents and caregivers: If you prefer to call, please contact us at 509‑606‑8643 to schedule your child's priority appointment for pediatric fractures.

All care and services are provided regardless of the families’ ability to pay or insurance status.

What to Expect at Your Visit

After an assessment from one of our pediatric orthopedic specialists, your child will receive a complete fracture care plan, which may include:

Appointment Requirements
  • Patients must be under age 18 at the time of their visit.
  • Complimentary parking is available on the first floor of our parking garage.
  • Check in on the first floor for your child’s appointment.
  • Families traveling long distances may call 509‑623‑0400 for assistance.
What to Bring
  • Patient instruction sheet from your referring provider
  • Parent/guardian valid government‑issued photo ID and insurance card (if applicable)
  • Legal documentation if you are not the biological parent
  • Any medications your child is currently taking
  • Radiology images on disc, if appropriate
Recovery & Follow‑Up
After initial treatment, your child will return for follow‑up visits so our specialists can monitor healing and determine a safe timeline for returning to normal activities.
Information for Providers

Expedited fracture care has become a popular option for referring providers throughout the region. We understand that fractures often occur under urgent circumstances, and our streamlined process makes referrals simple.

Referral Steps:

  • Confirm and document the fracture
  • Provide the patient with the fracture clinic information sheet
  • Instruct families to call and schedule an appointment (no same‑day visits)
  • Send imaging with the patient
  • Submit the referral via Epic or fax the completed form to 509‑744‑1223

Why Pediatric Fracture Care Matters

Whether your child is an active athlete or simply enjoys everyday childhood activities, fractures can happen anywhere, including at home, at school and on the playing field. When a child experiences a fracture, prompt evaluation by a pediatric orthopedic specialist is essential. Because children’s bones are still growing, fractures require specialized care to ensure proper healing and reduce the risk of long‑term complications.

Our team understands the unique nature of pediatric fractures and can determine when an injury requires more than routine treatment. If a growth plate is involved, early recognition and management are critical to protecting normal bone growth and function.

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We Understand the Unique Medical Needs of Children

We provide vital, pioneering treatment from birth to age 18. Here, children have the opportunity to be evaluated and treated by doctors recognized as the best by their peers.