Trauma & Fractures
A fracture is a break in any bone in the body. Fractures are usually caused by trauma, such as a fall, twist, blow, or collision. Many fractures can be managed without surgery, but some benefit from surgical stabilization.
All surgeons with Orthopedic Associates of Hartford have trained at Level 1 Trauma Centers, which receive the most complicated of orthopedic injuries. Regardless of whether your broken bone occurred from a minor fall or a severe accident, you can feel confident that you will receive the best care for your broken bone. Our specialists also treat complex problems such as fractures of the pelvis, nonunions (failed healing of a fracture), and malunions (fractures that heal in an abnormal position).
Urgent Orthopedic Injuries
When you have an injury that can’t wait, we provide same day care. If you need to be seen during business hours for a serious injury, call (860) 549-3210 or (860) 244-8888. We will try and arrange for you to be seen by a provider in one of our locations between 8:30 and 4:30pm.
If you are injured on nights or weekends, please visit one of our Urgent Care Centers, located in Glastonbury and Farmington. An orthopedic practitioner will provide immediate care, including x-rays and casting, and will coordinate priority follow-up with a specialist for your injury. Our Urgent Care Centers can be reached at (860) 244-8888.
Common Conditions
Below is information about various fractures and treatment options:
Hand and Wrist:
- Distal Radius Fracture (Colles’ Fracture)
- Finger Fractures
- Hand Fractures
- Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist
- Thumb Fractures
Shoulder, Arm and Elbow:
- Adult Forearm Fractures
- Broken Arm
- Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
- Distal Humerus Fractures
- Elbow Fractures in Children
- Forearm Fractures in Children
- Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
- Olecranon (Elbow) Fractures
- Radial Head Fractures
- Shoulder Trauma
Hip:
Spine and Neck:
- Cervical Fracture
- Fracture of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
- Osteoporosis and Spinal Fractures
- Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Knee and Leg:
- Distal Femur (Thighbone) Fractures of the Knee
- Femur Shaft Fractures (Broken Thighbone)
- Fractures of the Proximal Tibia
- Patellar (Kneecap) Fractures
- Pediatric Thighbone (Femur) Fracture
- Shinbone Fractures Overview
- Tibia (Shinbone) Shaft Fractures
Foot and Ankle:
- Ankle Fractures
- Calcaneus (Heel Bone) Fractures
- Lisfranc (Midfoot) Fracture
- Pilon Fractures
- Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
- Talus Fractures
- Toe and Forefoot Fractures
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