Orthopedics or Sports Medicine: Walk In or Schedule?

Walk-in and same-day care is for recent injuries.

If the injury happened in the last 10 days, we can see your child at any of our five Connecticut locations. We treat:

• Recent sprains and strains
• Recent sports injuries
• Suspected fractures
• Recent knee, ankle, shoulder, or other joint injuries

At these visits, I help give families quick access to our care team.  

When should we schedule a Connecticut Children's Orthopedics appointment?

My team and I tell families to make an appointment with Connecticut Children's Orthopedics for:

• Fracture follow-up
• Scoliosis
• Limb or walking concerns
• Hip problems
• Hand or arm concerns
• Cerebral palsy and other complex orthopedic conditions
• Other bone, joint, or muscle concerns that need specialized care
  
   

Make an appointment with Connecticut Children's Sports Medicine for:

• Ongoing sports pain
• Overuse injuries
• Concussion concerns and concussion evaluation
• Physical therapy, if your care team recommends it
• Return-to-play questions or clearance
• Recurring knee, ankle, shoulder, or other joint problems
• Injuries that have not improved

What if I am not sure whether my child needs Orthopedics or Sports Medicine?

That's okay. We can help you choose the right care for your child.

Connecticut Children's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine often treat the same injuries. Our teams work together to create a care plan that fits your child's needs.

 

Walk-in orthopedic and sports medicine care is not right for every injury. If your child has an exposed bone, a severe visible injury, uncontrolled bleeding, or another serious emergency, go to the Emergency Department right away.

And I always take this part seriously: For a pediatric head injury or pediatric head trauma, go to the Emergency Department right away. A pediatric concussion may need a concussion evaluation or child concussion assessment. A child brain injury also needs immediate care.