Fractures – which are the same thing as broken bones – are usually a fairly innocuous injury. As long as the bone does not puncture through the skin, it should be easily healed in a little more than a month by wearing a cast, sling, or other device that prevents the bone from moving while it hea read more »
Broken Bones
Hip Fracture Types and Complications
The hips are crucial in our ability to stand, walk, run, climb stairs, and be active. One of the most common types of hip injuries is a fracture or breakage of a hip bone. To understand what kinds of fractures can happen in the hip, we have to first understand its anatomy. The hip is a read more »
The Dos and Don’ts of Managing a Broken Bone
Accidents happen, whether from a car accident, playing sports, climbing, or a bad fall. If you think you have a broken bone, it’s important to get the best medical care available. Once you receive treatment, healing the bone takes time. If you have a cast or splint, there are steps you can take t read more »
What are the Easiest Bones to Break in the Body?
Broken Bones. Probably more of us have experienced one (or more) than not. But did you know that some bones that are easier to break than others? Much of this has to do with where they are located in the body, the amount of strain we put on them, and because they tend to weaken with age. No read more »
5 Things to Do Immediately After a Bone Fracture
Call 911 While calling 911 is not necessary with every fracture, it is essential if someone has experienced a major trauma. For instance, if there has been a car accident, or if someone falls from a tree or building, first responders on the scene can evaluate for any life-threatening injuries. At read more »
Choosing the RIGHT Urgent Care for Your Orthopedic Injury
It’s the weekend and you’ve suffered a tough fall. Your ankle is swollen, bruised, and painful. You worry that it may be broken and consider going to the emergency room. Unwilling to sit and wait for hours and then pay a hefty price just to see the doctor for a couple of minutes, you consider going t read more »
What to Do Immediately After a Broken Bone Injury
In a split second you hear a dull crack, the next moment is usually agonizing pain in the area, and you know that you’ve broken a bone. While our bones do have some flexibility, when they encounter too much stress they will fracture, either partially or completely. A broken bone, or fracture, is a read more »
