A fracture, or broken bone, can occur suddenly due to trauma, falls, sports injuries, or accidents. Prompt and expert fracture care is essential to ensure proper healing, restore function, and prevent long-term complications. Whether the injury is minor or complex, early treatment by an orthopaedic specialist leads to the best possible outcome.
Our practice provides comprehensive fracture care delivered by board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic specialists experienced in treating fractures of all types and severity.
What Is a Fracture?
A fracture occurs when a bone breaks or cracks due to excessive force or stress. Fractures can affect people of all ages and may involve the arms, legs, hips, ankles, wrists, shoulders, or other bones.
Common types of fractures include:
- Simple (closed) fractures
- Open (compound) fractures
- Stress fractures
- Displaced or non-displaced fractures
- Comminuted (multiple-piece) fractures
Each fracture requires a personalized treatment approach to support proper healing.
Common Causes of Fractures
Fractures often result from:
- Falls or slips
- Sports-related injuries
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Workplace injuries
- Osteoporosis or weakened bones
- Repetitive stress or overuse
Immediate evaluation helps prevent further injury and complications.
Symptoms of a Broken Bone
Signs of a fracture may include:
- Severe pain at the injury site
- Swelling or bruising
- Visible deformity
- Inability to move or bear weight
- Tenderness to touch
- Pain that worsens with movement
If you suspect a fracture, prompt medical attention is critical.
Accurate Fracture Diagnosis
Our orthopaedic specialists use advanced imaging such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI to confirm the fracture, assess alignment, and identify associated soft tissue injuries. A precise diagnosis allows for a treatment plan tailored to your injury and recovery goals.
Non-Surgical Fracture Care Options
Many fractures can heal without surgery. Non-surgical fracture care may include:
- Casting or splinting
- Bracing or immobilization
- Activity modification
- Pain management
- Physical therapy during recovery
Our team closely monitors healing progress to ensure bones heal correctly.
Surgical Fracture Treatment
Surgery may be required for complex, displaced, or unstable fractures. Surgical fracture care may involve:
- Internal fixation with plates, screws, or rods
- Fracture realignment (reduction)
- Joint stabilization
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques
Surgical treatment is designed to restore alignment, stability, and function while promoting proper healing.
Recovery and Rehabilitation After a Fracture
Healing times vary depending on the fracture type, location, and patient health. Recovery often includes:
- Gradual return to movement
- Physical therapy to restore strength and mobility
- Ongoing monitoring to ensure proper bone healing
Our team provides comprehensive guidance throughout the recovery process.
Benefits of Expert Fracture Care
- Proper bone alignment and healing
- Reduced risk of complications or chronic pain
- Restored strength and mobility
- Safe return to work, sports, and daily activities
- Long-term joint and bone health
Fracture Care in Dallas–Fort Worth
We proudly offer expert fracture care throughout North Texas, with convenient locations in:
- Dallas
- Plano
- Fort Worth
- Weatherford
- Keller
No matter which location you visit, you’ll receive timely, compassionate care from board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic specialists committed to helping you heal safely and effectively.
Same-Day & Urgent Fracture Care Appointments Available
Fractures and acute injuries are time-sensitive, and early treatment plays a critical role in proper healing and long-term outcomes. To ensure patients receive prompt care, our offices reserve urgent appointment slots for new injuries and suspected fractures.
If you’ve recently experienced:
- A fall or accident
- Severe pain, swelling, or deformity
- A suspected broken bone
- An injury that cannot wait days or weeks for evaluation
Please call our office directly. Our team will work to schedule you as quickly as possible and guide you on next steps for care.
Call now to request an urgent fracture evaluation.
Early evaluation by an orthopaedic specialist can help prevent complications, reduce recovery time, and get you on the fastest path to healing.
Fracture Treatment Q&A
What Is a Fracture?
A fracture is the same thing as a broken bone. Fractures can range in severity from a thin crack that’s hardly visible to a completely broken bone that shatters into multiple pieces. There are many different types of fractures, including:
- A stable fracture in which the bone’s broken ends remain properly aligned
- A displaced fracture that causes the broken ends to move out of alignment
- An open, compound fracture in which the broken bone pierces through the skin
- A comminuted fracture that involves a bone that shatters into three or more pieces
A fracture that causes the bone to crack without breaking all the way through is known as an incomplete fracture. While more severe types, such as an open fracture, create visible deformities, an incomplete fracture may not be so obvious.
How To Tell If You Fractured a Bone
Most of the time, fractures cause sudden, intense pain at the time of injury. The pain may prevent you from bearing weight on or moving the injured area. Other common symptoms that accompany a fracture include:
- Swelling and bruising
- Visible deformity
- A snapping sound at the time of injury
Seek emergency medical care right away if you have an open wound with a bone poking through your skin or if you experience severe symptoms such as dizziness.
How Are Fractures Diagnosed?
First, your expert physician at Texas Orthopaedic Associates, performs a physical exam. They listen to you describe how the injury occurred as well as your symptoms and medical history. They may perform an in-office X-ray to confirm you have a broken bone.
How to Treat Bone Fractures
Then, your provider recommends the best treatment for your specific fracture type, severity, and location. Depending on your needs, fracture care may include:
- Immobilization with a cast or brace
- Traction to align the bones
- Surgical alignment with metal pins or screws
More complex conditions, such as compound or comminuted fractures, may require surgery to repair. Afterward, the team at Texas Orthopaedic Associates, develops a fracture recovery and rehabilitation plan to help you get back to your regular activities.
For the highest quality treatment in fracture care, call Texas Orthopaedic Associates, or book an appointment online today.