Fracture Care

Fracture Care at The Orthopedic Clinic

If you have a fracture, you want the best care and the fastest recovery possible, since this type of injury can make it difficult to live your life. At The Orthopedic Clinic, we want you to live your life in full motion. That’s why we provide the following:

• Fellowship-trained trauma specialist who can treat even the most complex fractures
• Minimally invasive surgical approach for the fastest recovery possible
• On-site casting and bracing by certified orthopedic technicians at all our locations
• Treatment options for all types of fractures and patients
• Treatment of fractures in children and adults
• Physical therapy to assist in your recovery

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Why Choose The Orthopedic Clinic?

At The Orthopedic Clinic, we give our patients the ability to live their life in full motion. We approach fracture care with this mindset, customizing our treatment plan for you. Why? Because we believe this is how to provide the best care possible. That’s what you deserve.

At The Orthopedic Clinic, you’ll receive:

• Minimally invasive approach to surgery for the fastest recovery possible
• Casts and braces applied by certified orthopedic technicians
• On-site casting and bracing at any of our locations
• Waterproof casts when appropriate
• Braces applied in-house so you don’t have to leave the clinic
• Fellowship-trained trauma specialist for complex fractures
• Physical therapy to assist in your recovery
• Treatment plan customized to your needs

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What Is a Fracture and How Is It Treated?

A fracture is more commonly known as a broken bone. It occurs when the bone changes shape and breaks due to high force or impact on the bone. Most fractures are usually followed by pain, swelling, tenderness, bruising, and even deformity.

There are three million fractures in the United States every year. They have several causes. Many are caused by trauma, such as a sports injury, a car accident, or a fall; while others are caused by an underlying disease, also known as a pathologic cause, such as osteoporosis or cancer.

At The Orthopedic Clinic, we treat all types of fractures. Some of the most common treatments for fractures include:

Cast Immobilization

We use casts to hold a broken bone in place so it can heal. Casts immobilize the joint above and the joint below the fracture that needs to heal.

Functional Casts or Braces

We use functional casts or braces to heal fractures while allowing controlled movement of the nearby joints.

Traction

Traction straightens broken bones by pulling very gently and slowly on them.

External Fixation

External fixation refers to the practice of placing screws or metal pins above and below the fracture on the outside of the body to stabilize the bone while it heals.

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation

Open reduction internal fixation is a surgical operation that involves placing orthopedic implants to guide the healing process of the broken bone on the inside of the body.