Expert Orthopedic Care for Your Child

Get same-day appointments for children and teens with fractures, sprains, strains, dislocated joints, sports injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions.

You'll be seen by world-class, pediatric orthopedic experts with extensive experience treating bone and muscle injuries in children and teens. Children's injuries heal differently from adults' injuries, and the right care the first time can reduce the need for surgery. Our pediatric specialists work to minimize X-ray exposure, and tailor evaluation approaches and treatment plans to children and parents.

For convenience, we offer same-day and next-day appointments, and provide X-rays and casting at the same location.

Mayo Clinic experts treat over 1,000 children each year for musculoskeletal injuries including:

• Ankle injuries
• Broken bones
• Elbow injuries
• Foot injuries
• Hip injuries
• Knee injuries
• Playground injuries or falls
• Pulled muscles
• Shoulder injuries
• Sports injuries
• Torn ACL
• Wrist or hand injuries

Please visit the emergency room immediately for:

• Burns
• Cuts or lacerations that require stitches
• Head injuries or concussions
• Severe fractures with cuts in the skin

Call 507-538-7200. M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Central