Fractures Specialist

What is a fracture?

A fracture occurs when a high impact or force changes the shape of a bone. Commonly known as broken bones, fractures affect millions of people in the United States every year. 

Fractures can be either open or closed. A closed fracture means the bone is broken, but the skin around it remains intact. 

Open fractures may cause the bone to protrude through the skin or involve a deep wound where you can see the bone. Open fractures have a high risk of infection and therefore require emergency care.

What are the types of fractures?

There are many types of fractures. In addition to open and closed, common fracture types include:

• Stress fracture, or a hairline crack in the bone
• Partial fracture, or incomplete break of the bone
• A complete fracture that separates the bone into two or more pieces
• Comminuted fracture, in which the bone shatters into three or more pieces

The expert team at Throgs Neck Multi Care, P.C. provides high-quality treatment for all types of fractures.

What causes fractures?

Fractures can occur in a variety of ways, including acute trauma and overuse. Common examples of acute trauma include motor vehicle accidents, falls, and direct contact, such as football tackles. Overuse from activities like running and jumping is more likely to cause a stress fracture. 

What are the symptoms of a fracture?

Most of the time, fractures cause severe pain immediately after the injury. Pain often occurs with symptoms such as swelling and bruising. You may also notice a deformity, which means the bone looks out of place.

Because symptoms of a fracture are similar to other injuries, like severe sprains, it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis at Throgs Neck Multi Care, P.C.

How are fractures diagnosed and treated?

First, your Throgs Neck Multi Care, P.C. provider evaluates your overall physical condition and determines the extent of your injury. They ask you to describe how the injury occurred as well as your symptoms and medical history. They take an X-ray to confirm the diagnosis and show the type and location of your fracture.

Then, they initiate the most appropriate treatment for your condition. This may include immobilizing your broken limb in a cast or a functional brace. Severe fractures may require surgery. 

If you think you have a fracture, call Throgs Neck Multi Care, P.C., or book an appointment online today.