Broken Bone Treatment by a Trusted Provider in Ridgefield, CT

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If you’re in Ridgefield, Connecticut, you can rely on PhysicianOne Urgent Care for prompt, comprehensive services. We proudly offer broken bone treatment at our local urgent care center. When you come in, we’ll ask you about your injury and your medical history, perform an exam, and take an X-ray to confirm your diagnosis (please call ahead for same-day X-ray availability). And if we determine you broke a bone, we’ll administer the necessary treatment (possibly including a splint or a cast).

Symptoms of Broken Bones

If you recently sustained an injury and now you’re experiencing pain, tenderness, swelling, bruising, an abnormal bump or deformity, and difficulty moving that area of your body, chances are high that you might have broken a bone. With that said, only a trained medical provider, such as those at PhysicianOne Urgent Care, can accurately diagnose a fracture.

Importance of Seeking Immediate Medical Attention

You may be wondering why visiting an urgent care center is necessary for your fracture, and there are many reasons why it’s in your best interest to consult a medical provider. At our medical facility, we are equipped with the tools and expertise needed to properly evaluate the severity of your fracture and determine the appropriate broken bone treatment plan. If you don’t seek medical intervention when you suffer a broken bone, you could open the door to several complications, such as improper healing, persistent pain and dysfunction, or increased risk of future injury.

Treatment Options for Minor Fractures

The treatment options for minor fractures aim to promote proper healing and help ensure a favorable outcome. When it comes to broken bones, the following treatment approaches are commonly employed:

Immobilization Techniques

When you have a broken bone, you want to restrict movement as much as possible to prevent incorrect healing. To do this, we may cover the affected area with a:

  • Cast – Casting involves encasing the injured area with a rigid and durable material, typically made of plaster or fiberglass.
  • Brace – Braces are specialized devices made of various materials—such as fabric, plastic, or metal—to support and stabilize injured joints.
  • Splint – A splint is crafted from a rigid or semi-rigid material—such as padded boards, metal, or plastic—to immobilize the injured area.

By applying a splint, cast, or brace to the affected area, we will help stabilize the bone, reduce pain, and promote optimal bone alignment.

Medication for Pain Management

Managing pain is an essential component of broken bone treatment plans. We often recommend over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to alleviate discomfort and may also provide pain management guidelines based on your unique situation.

Surgical Intervention

Occasionally, broken bones may require surgical intervention. When this is the plan of action that is deemed necessary, we may recommend one of two procedures:

  • Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) – This procedure involves surgically exposing the fractured bone, realigning the bone fragments, and using internal fixation devices to hold them in place. ORIF is commonly used for complex fractures, displaced fractures, or fractures involving joint surfaces.
  • Closed reduction and casting – Closed reduction involves the manipulation and realignment of fractured bone fragments without surgical exposure. Once the reduction is achieved, the fractured bone is immobilized using a cast or splint to maintain alignment during the healing process.

Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy

In some cases, once the initial healing phase has passed, physical therapy may be recommended to help you restore strength, flexibility, and range of motion to the injured area. We will refer you to a specialist who will aid you in making a full recovery and help you reduce the risk of long-term complications.

Why Choose Us for Minor Broken Bone Treatment?

There are numerous providers offering urgent care for broken bones. So, why should you entrust your care to us? As was noted above, we offer on-site X-rays, which means you won’t need to travel to another provider for imaging. Plus, consider the following:

  • We’ve been treating patients since 2008.
  • We’re certification by the Urgent Care Association (UCA).
  • We’re affiliated with the Yale New Haven Health System.

Minor Fracture Treatment When You Need It

Yet another reason to choose PhysicianOne Urgent Care for minor broken bone treatment is that we’re open 365 days per year during extended hours. Stop into our Ridgefield urgent care center today at 10 South Street—we accept walk-ins as well as patients with pre-booked appointments.

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