Fractures Specialist

Symphony Medical

Multi Speciality Medical Practice located in Dobbs Ferry, NY & Yonkers, NY

Fractures are common, highly treatable injuries at Symphony Medical, with two locations in Yonkers and another in Dobbs Ferry, New York. The highly trained medical team diagnoses and treats fractures to reduce pain and maximize healing. Schedule an appointment with Symphony Medical by phone or online today at the first sign of a fracture.

Fractures Q & A

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What are fractures?

Fractures are broken bones that occur because of accidents, diseases, or normal wear-and-tear associated with aging. Some fractures are minor and require minimal treatment, while others are severe and debilitating. See the experts at Symphony Medical at the first sign of a fracture.

What are the signs and symptoms of fractures?

Common signs and symptoms you may notice with fractures include:

Swelling
Stiffness
Limited range of motion
Reduced mobility
Bruising
Redness
Pain
Visible tissue deformities

Complications due to untreated fractures include infections, ongoing pain, and bones that don’t heal the right way.

What are the risk factors for fractures?

Common factors that increase your risk of fractures include:

Osteoporosis
Playing contact sports
Car accidents
Work-related accidents
Falls
Trauma

It’s sometimes difficult to know if an injury is due to a fracture or something else, but experts at Symphony Medical can diagnose your condition and effectively treat it.

How does my doctor diagnose fractures?

To find out if you have a fracture, other injuries, or more than one type of injury, Symphony Medical providers review your medical history, discuss your symptoms, and evaluate the site of your pain.

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They may recommend you complete X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, bone scans, or other imaging procedures to make a final diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.

How are fractures treated?

Your treatment for a fracture depends on the type of fracture you have and how severe it is. Your specialist could recommend:

Rest
Ice
Bracing
Casting
Splints
Slings
Regenerative medicine injections
Resetting the bone
Nonsurgical traction
Surgery

If you have a fracture in your leg, ankle, or foot, you may need to use crutches for a period of time while your injury heals.

You might need more than one type of fracture treatment to ensure that a broken bone heals properly. Follow all of your fracture care instructions at home and attend scheduled follow-up visits with Symphony Medical experts.

If you need surgery to repair broken bones, your provider may recommend that you complete physical therapy sessions afterward to increase tissue strength, flexibility, and range of motion.

If you suspect you or a loved one has fractures, call the Symphony Medical office or schedule an evaluation online today.