Bone Fractures Care Near Your
There’s no sitting around once you’ve broken a bone. Bone fractures can occur in many different ways, and getting the correct diagnosis by an orthopedist is crucial in order to heal properly. Most fractures only require short-term immobilization like casting or bracing depending on the severity of the break. Of course, surgery is always an option to straighten out bad fractures, but you’ll want experienced surgeons like those at IBJI to oversee your bone health from start to finish.
When to Address a Bone Fracture with a Doctor
In most instances, fractures hurt so much you’ll likely call your doctor right away or rush to the emergency room. Your doctor will be able to manage your pain, as well as diagnose the break. Knowing why the break happened is just as important as receiving immediate treatment. The three common causes of a bone fracture or break include: trauma to a part of the body, osteoporosis, and stress fractures (overuse). If you notice symptoms of swelling, tenderness, bruising, or deformity you should immediately contact a doctor to get an accurate diagnosis. IBJI physicians will analyze your bone fracture and select the best tools and techniques for a full recovery.
Bone Fractures & Treatment at IBJI
A broken bone requires immediate attention. Trust our expert orthopedists at the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute to heal your fractures and maintain a healthy bone structure.
Types of Bone Fractures
The following are examples of the types of bone fractures you may receive:
- Stable Fracture
- Open/Compound Fracture
- Transverse Fracture
- Oblique Fracture
- Comminuted Fracture
The following conditions are bone fractures IBJI orthopedists can treat:
- Broken Hand
- Wrist Fractures
- Clavicle Fractures
- Broken Arms
- Spine Fractures
- Fractures of the Hip
- Broken Legs
- Fractured Ankles
- Fractures of the Foot
IBJI can perform a number of fracture repair surgeries, which include:
- External Manipulation
- Surgical Pinning or Plating
- Bone Grafting
- Joint Replacement
Recent Blog Posts
-
How to Properly Cut an Avocado Without Getting Hurt
Have you heard about accidents people are having while cutting avocados? Cutting an avocado requires a thoughtful approach if you want to avoid injury. Recently, Dr. Leon Benson, an Illinois Bone & Joint Institute hand and upper extremity surgeon, appeared on the local Fox 32 affiliate to discuss how to properly cut an avocado. Secure Cutting Board from Slipping First, you’ll need to stabilize your cutting board to prevent it from sliding around on your smooth countertop. It can sometimes help to place a dish towel underneath it to keep it in place. Some people dampen the towel first and then wring out the extra water, the goal here is to get the towel to grab the surface. Thin towels […]
-
The Complete Guide to ACL Tears
The ACL – what is it and how is it repaired? Below, you will find a comprehensive guide detailing the specifics of ACL tears – how to identify a potential ACL injury, proper treatment, and recommended rehabilitation of the overall knee joint. What Does the ACL Do? The ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament, is vital to knee stabilization. This strong band of tissue located in the center of the knee and it connects the femur to the tibia, and is responsible for helping you run, jump, walk and play. A ligament tear can significantly impact your everyday life, so if there is suspicion of a tear, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible so that a physician can […]
Why Choose IBJI?
100+ physicians & surgeons; expertise ranging from orthopedics and sports medicine to pain management and more.
Plus three convenient OrthoAccess Immediate Care locations offering extended evening and weekend hours.
Offering orthopedic rehabilitation, pain management, onsite diagnostics, wellness, imaging and laboratory services.