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Fractures & Traumatic Injuries
Traumatic orthopedic injuries require attention to the bone, the joint, the soft tissues, and the patient's overall situation. The goal is safe healing with the best realistic return of function.
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Common reasons patients seek care
- Recent fracture or suspected fracture
- Joint injury after a fall, accident, or sports collision
- Follow-up after emergency department evaluation
- Pain, swelling, deformity, or loss of function
- Questions about whether surgery is necessary
How injuries are evaluated
- Review of X-rays and injury history
- Exam of swelling, skin, nerve function, circulation, and nearby joints
- Repeat imaging or CT when joint involvement or alignment is unclear
- Discussion of work, mobility, and safety needs during healing
Nonsurgical treatment options
- Immobilization, bracing, or protected weight bearing
- Pain and swelling control
- Serial imaging to monitor healing
- Therapy when motion and strength need to return
When surgery may be considered
- Displacement, instability, joint surface involvement, open injury, or unacceptable alignment
- Injuries where nonoperative healing would likely compromise function
- Surgical decisions consider risks, benefits, timing, and patient health
Recovery expectations
- Healing takes time and follow-up matters
- Restrictions may change as imaging confirms stability and healing
- Some stiffness or weakness is expected early and addressed in the recovery plan
Important note
This page is educational and cannot diagnose your condition. Your treatment plan should be based on an examination, imaging when needed, and a discussion with your medical team.