This section of KidsFractures.com contains information about the most commonly broken bones in children. A basic overview of how the common skeletal injuries in children are treated is provided for each of the following topics :

• collar bone
• upper arm (humerus)
• elbow
• forearm
• wrist
• hip
• upper leg bone (femur)
• knee
• lower leg bone (tibia)
• ankle
• special topic: sports medicine
• special topic: child abuse

For a general explanation of how doctors treat all kinds of fractures, click here.

Alternatively, you can click on the area of the skeleton where your child has a fracture for more information...