Treatment for Broken Bones & Fractures in Stockton

If you suspect you or your child has broken a bone, you should seek immediate medical attention. For very severe fractures where a bone protrudes the skin, you should seek care in an emergency room, as urgent care facilities, including ours, do not have the emergency equipment to handle these fractures. For other, less severe fractures, our medical facilities often a less expensive, more convenient option for treatment compared to a hospital emergency room, not to mention we typically have much shorter wait times. 

Come to our urgent care facilities in Stockton, Manteca, Modesto, or Lodi for broken bone diagnosis and treatment. You can contact us at (209) 224-8517 or reach out online to get in touch.

Understanding Fractures: What You Need to Know

A fracture, or broken bone, can be sustained by a bone in your body. Fractures have different types and can be minor, hairline fractures or much more severe. The type and severity of the fracture determine the treatment the patient needs and contributes to how long recovery will take. Patients with suspected fractures are given on-site X-rays so our team can determine exactly what type of fracture you have and the treatment it requires to mend.

How California Urgent Care Centers Effectively Treat Broken Bones

California Urgent Care Centers can treat broken bones through the following methods:

• Diagnosis: The urgent care center can provide a thorough evaluation and diagnostic imaging, such as X-rays, to determine the extent and location of the fracture.
• Immobilization: They can immobilize the broken bone using splints, casts, or braces to stabilize the fracture and promote proper healing.
• Referral: In cases of complex fractures or injuries requiring specialized care, the urgent care center can refer patients to orthopedic specialists or hospitals for further treatment, including surgery if necessary. 

How can I tell if my injury is a sprain or a fracture, and when should I go to urgent care?

It can sometimes be difficult to differentiate between a severe sprain and a fracture based on symptoms alone. Both can cause significant pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty bearing weight. However, some clues might suggest a fracture and warrant a visit to California Urgent Care Center in Stockton:

• Obvious Deformity: If the injured limb looks visibly out of alignment or has an unusual shape, it is likely a fracture.
• Inability to Bear Weight: While a severe sprain can make it painful to put weight on the injured area, a fracture often makes it completely impossible.
• Tenderness: If the pain is sharply localized to a specific point on the bone, rather than being more diffuse around a joint (as in a sprain), it could indicate a fracture.
• Audible Snap or Pop: Hearing or feeling a distinct snap or pop at the time of the injury can be a sign of a bone breaking.
• Significant Swelling and Bruising: While these can occur with both sprains and fractures, more severe and rapid swelling and bruising might suggest a fracture.

Contact us at (209) 224-8517 if you need urgent care services for a broken bone or fracture in Stockton.