Fractures & Dislocations

Fractures & Dislocations services offered in Fort Worth, Southlake and Weatherford, TX

Fractures and dislocations can happen suddenly, making even the simplest movements painful or impossible. Whether caused by a fall, accident, or sports injury, these conditions will disrupt your daily routine and limit your ability to move comfortably. The board-certified orthopedic surgeons at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic in Fort Worth, Southlake, and Weatherford, Texas, can carefully assess your injury and create a personalized treatment plan focused on healing and recovery. Call the office or schedule an appointment online to begin your care today.

Fractures & Dislocations Q&A

What are fractures and dislocations?

Fractures and dislocations are injuries that affect your bones and joints and often happen suddenly.

A fracture is a crack or break in a bone. A break can be partial or complete. A dislocation happens when the bones that form a joint are forced out of their normal position. Both of these injuries cause pain and disrupt your daily life.

Whether the injury is caused by a fall, a car accident, sports activity, or a simple misstep, fractures and dislocations make it difficult to move, work, or stay active.

What are the symptoms of fractures and dislocations?

The symptoms vary depending on where and how severe the injury is, but they’re often hard to ignore. You can experience:

Sudden, intense pain at the injury site
Swelling, bruising, or tenderness
Visible deformity or an abnormal angle of the limb or joint
Difficulty moving or bearing weight
Numbness or tingling near the injury

With dislocations, your joint will look out of place or feel unstable. In some cases, the pain worsens with movement, and even resting can be uncomfortable. If you notice severe pain, loss of motion, or obvious changes in alignment, you need to book a medical evaluation at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic right away.

How are fractures and dislocations treated?

Your treatment at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic will depend on the injury, its severity, and the bones or joint affected. The primary goal is to restore the bone’s alignment, promote its healing, and help you regain strength and mobility. Common treatments include:

Immobilization with a cast, splint, or brace
Reduction, which means gently realigning a dislocated joint or broken bone
Pain management and anti-inflammatory medication
Physical therapy to restore movement, strength, and flexibility

In more complex cases, your provider can recommend surgery to stabilize the bone or joint using pins, plates, screws, or other devices. Recovery time varies, but proper treatment and rehabilitation are key to preventing long-term problems like stiffness, weakness, and chronic pain.

If you’re dealing with pain, swelling, or limited movement after an injury, don’t wait it out. Prompt evaluation and treatment can make all the difference to your recovery.

Call the Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic office today or schedule an appointment online for expert care.