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Sprains and Fractures-----We Take Care of Them Also

Bob Blumm, MA, PA, DFAAPA

 

When many of our patients enter ER Dox they are surprised to hear that we take care of orthopedic emergencies, lacerations and other problems , such as abscesses. I had a young Mom ask if her child’s ankle was broken or fractured. The answer id that a fracture is a break in the bone and is validated on X-Ray examination and physical exam. Sometimes a painful arm, wrist, ankle or knee may not be a fracture but a sprain. Sprains create the same pain as fractures but are treated differently.

When little Johnnie falls on the side of his foot while shooting a basket he may feel pain on the out side of the ankle. This is called an inversion injury and requires that the patient do no weight bearing, apply ice and go immediately to ER Dox. We will examine him and explain the ligaments of the outside of the ankle which are three different ligaments as compared to the ligament on the inside of the ankle, which when sprained, often needs surgery. The knees have a medial and lateral collateral ligament and laxity is a sign of injury. These observations are made by the well trained staff at ER Dox and confirmed with our X-Ray examination. All exams are not only read by our providers but are re-read by the Pro Health Radiology Service which is our professional backup.

When the diagnosis is made the patient may have a splint applied or an Ace bandage of may wear a special boot for support and will be given crutches. Orthopedic recommendations are made if you do not have a personal orthopedist. Immediate treatment and immediate care ensures that your injury will heal faster and you will return to normal activity at an accelerated time frame. Fractures? Sprains? Laceration? See us at ER Dox

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