Hunt Regional’s orthopedic trauma doctors are ready to care for any patient who may have a traumatic bone fracture or other orthopedic condition. Broken bones can be painful and can lead to other health problems if not properly treated, which is why we’re here to help correct the problem as quickly as possible.

Broken bones (fractures) happen to people of all ages. Most often, they occur due to an automobile accident, fall, or sports injury. When a bone fracture occurs, it is often considered a traumatic injury because it requires fast treatment. This is especially true if the fracture occurs in a larger bone, like the humerus (upper arm bone), femur (thigh bone), or tibia and fibula (lower leg bones), or if the broken bone breaks through the skin.

Orthopedic specialists may use a number of methods to determine if the symptoms do in fact point to a bone fracture. The most commonly used diagnostic tests for this situation are X-rays and bone scans.

A bone fracture needs to be diagnosed and treated immediately because it can lead to other health risks and complications, such as blood vessel injury and nerve damage, if left undetected and untreated. That’s why this type of injury is considered such a traumatic injury requiring immediate medical attention, often through a visit to an emergency room.