Fracture care encompasses the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of broken bones using casting, splinting, bracing, or surgery depending on fracture type and severity.
Appropriate for all fracture types. Many fractures can be managed non-operatively with immobilization. Displaced or unstable fractures may require surgical fixation.
Your physician will evaluate the fracture with X-rays and determine the best treatment approach. Non-operative fractures are immobilized and monitored with serial X-rays. Surgical fractures proceed to the operating room for fixation.
Risks of non-operative care include malunion and non-union. Surgical risks include infection, hardware complications, and nerve injury.
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