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Fractures and Sprains Richardson

Fractures / Sprains

A fracture is caused by trauma to the bone, resulting in a break or crack. If the bone punctures the skin, it is called a compound fracture. Fractures often happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which causes a weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone. Fractures are extremely painful and require a quick diagnosis and treatment. At Make You Well, we have a the latest X-Ray technology to properly diagnose fractures.

There are many environmental causes in Richardson that can lead a patient to getting a fracture or sprain. These include sports accidents, car accidents, or general impact accidents. The staff at Make You Well have treated many fractures and can properly diagnose the issue, and get you to a specialist, called an Orthopedic, who can either correct or set the fracture for proper healing.

The Make You Well providers can provide immediate care for any fracture. An X-Ray can tell if the bone is broken, and the providers can tell you what the next steps should be. Sometimes surgery is required to put in pins, screws, or plates to keep the bone in place.

Sprains are a less severe issue we commonly see at Make You Well in Richardson. Sprains are injuries where the ligament is stretched or torn within a joint. Common places where you may have a sprain include the ankle, knee, and wrist. In severe sprains, the ligaments can be partially or completely torn, sometimes leading to surgery.

Treatments for the sprains that we see at Make You Well in Richardson often includes rest and physical therapy.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

A fracture is a break in the bone, ranging from a hairline crack to a complete break. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments — the tissues connecting bones at a joint. Both can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty using the affected area. An X-ray is often needed to tell them apart.
Go to Make You Well Richardson for suspected fractures or sprains that are painful but not causing severe deformity, numbness, or loss of circulation. Go to the ER for open (compound) fractures, suspected spinal fractures, severe deformity, or injuries with numbness, significant swelling, or signs of vascular compromise.
Your provider will perform an X-ray to confirm the fracture and assess severity. Treatment may include splinting or casting, pain management, and a referral to an orthopedic specialist for complex fractures requiring surgery or advanced care.
Mild sprains typically heal in one to three weeks with rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). Moderate to severe sprains may take several weeks to months. Your provider will advise on weight-bearing restrictions and physical therapy.