Treatment

Fracture Care

Treatment of broken bones, including setting the bone, casts, splints and surgical repair with plates, screws or rods.

Also called: casting, cast, splinting, fracture repair

Who Can Help with Fracture Care?

Orthopedic Surgeons
A surgeon who treats bones, joints, ligaments and muscles, including fractures, arthritis and joint replacement.
Urgent Care Centers
A walk-in clinic that treats illnesses and injuries that need care the same day but are not life-threatening.
Hand Surgeons
A surgeon who treats conditions of the hand, wrist and forearm, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and fractures.
Podiatrists
A doctor who diagnoses and treats foot and ankle problems, including heel pain, bunions, diabetic foot care and foot surgery.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about fracture care and what is right for you.