Broken Bones and Fractures Treatment Specialist in Fairmont, and Mannington WV

Depending on the broken bone’s location and severity, primary care clinics can provide excellent treatment for a broken bone! The only instances in which you should go to the emergency room rather than a primary care clinic for a broken bone is if the bone is protruding through the skin if the limb appears severely mangled or out of place, or if the fracture is located near a major artery or organ, such as pelvic, rib, skull, spinal, or sternum fractures. At MedBridge WV, our clinic has all of the equipment and expertise to provide first-rate treatment of any closed fracture that does not involve a major artery or organ.

The best treatment for broken bones also depends on the location, severity, and fracture type. As such, treatment could involve any or a combination of the following options:

• Brace
• External fixators
• Fiberglass or plaster cast
• Metal plates and screws
• Physical therapy
• Splint
• Surgery

When you come to MedBridge WV for fracture treatment, our board-certified physicians will provide you with the best treatment possible given the particulars of your fracture. We would be happy to go over all the different treatment options for your broken bone or fracture before going forward with a treatment method.

When dealing with a fracture, the first thing to do is to visit a primary care clinic or emergency room to receive proper medical treatment for your fracture. After doing so, the doctor who is treating your fracture will provide you with all of the post-treatment care instructions you require to aid in your fracture’s healing process. It is essential to follow all of the instructions that your doctor gives you after being treated for a fracture so that the bone can heal correctly. Instructions for post-treatment care could include information about medication, elevating and icing the injury, what activities to refrain from, and what kind and how much usage of the injured area is safe.

They sure can! A primary care clinic that accepts walk-in appointments is an excellent place to go for any closed fracture that does not pose a threat to any organ or artery. While the emergency room is the place to go for an open fracture or one that threatens an organ or artery, a primary care clinic can provide much quicker and less expensive treatment for less severe fractures. If you go to an emergency room for a minor fracture, you can expect to spend long periods in the waiting room since they prioritize patients according to how critical their injury or condition is. However, with a primary care clinic, you can expect to see a physician within 30 minutes of arriving at the clinic, as they function on a first-come, first-served basis!

We welcome you to MedBridge WV if you require treatment for a broken bone or fracture! No appointment is necessary. If you would like to see one of our physicians, walk through our doors. To consult our professionals, please contact us or book an appointment online. We have two convenient locations in Fairmont WV and Mannington WV. We serve patients from Fairmont WV, White Hall WV, Pleasant Valley, WV, Westchester WV, Colfax WV, Monongah WV, and surrounding areas.