What is Fracture Treatment?
Fracture treatment refers to the medical care provided to treat broken bones (fractures), which may include immobilization, realignment, and sometimes surgical intervention. The goal of fracture treatment is to ensure proper healing, reduce pain, and restore function to the injured bone and surrounding tissue. The treatment approach depends on the type and severity of the fracture. In some cases, non-surgical methods like casting or splinting may be sufficient, while more complex fractures may require surgical intervention, such as internal fixation or bone grafting.
Our Fracture Treatment Services Include:
- Closed Reduction and Casting – A non-surgical procedure to realign the bone and apply a cast for immobilization to promote healing.
- Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) – A surgical procedure to realign bones and use metal implants like plates, screws, or rods to hold the bones in place while they heal.
- External Fixation – A procedure for severe fractures, where external devices are used to stabilize the bone during the healing process.
- Bone Grafting – Used in cases where bone tissue is lost or damaged, grafting helps promote healing and bone growth.
- Fracture Rehabilitation – Physical therapy and rehabilitation services to help restore strength, mobility, and function after fracture healing.
Benefits of Fracture Treatment:
- Pain Management – Fracture treatment helps alleviate pain through appropriate immobilization, medication, and surgical options.
- Faster Healing – By ensuring proper bone alignment and stabilization, fractures can heal faster, reducing recovery time.
- Restored Function – Treatment helps restore function to the injured area, allowing patients to return to their daily activities and regain strength.
- Reduced Risk of Complications – Proper fracture treatment reduces the risk of complications, such as infection, misalignment, and chronic pain.
- Minimized Long-Term Disability – With the right treatment, fractures heal with minimal impact on long-term mobility and joint function.
Conditions We Treat with Fracture Treatment:
- Closed Fractures – Fractures where the bone does not break through the skin and can often be treated with casting or splinting.
- Open Fractures – Fractures where the bone breaks through the skin, often requiring surgery and special care to prevent infection.
- Comminuted Fractures – Fractures where the bone breaks into multiple pieces, often requiring surgical intervention to realign the bone.
- Stress Fractures – Small cracks in the bone caused by repetitive stress, commonly seen in athletes and individuals with high physical activity.
- Severe Joint Injuries – Joint replacement is often recommended for severe joint damage that cannot be repaired through other treatments.