Fractures and Broken Bones
Fracture Urgent Care in Kansas City
Walk-In Treatment for Potential Fractures and Broken Bones
A fall, sports collision, workplace accident, or other sudden impact can leave you wondering whether an injury is simply bruised or something more serious. A fracture, commonly called a broken bone, can cause significant pain and make it difficult to move or use the injured area.
Orthopedic Health of Kansas City provides walk-in orthopedic urgent care for many suspected fractures and acute bone and joint injuries. Our orthopedic team can evaluate the injury and help determine the appropriate course of care.
Important: If a bone is protruding through the skin, there is significant blood loss, or the injured person loses consciousness, go directly to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Signs You May Have a Broken Bone
Fractures can occur anywhere in the body, and symptoms vary depending on the location and severity of the injury. Some fractures are immediately apparent, while others may be more difficult to distinguish from a sprain or other orthopedic injury.
Signs that could indicate a fracture include:
- Immediate pain following an injury
- Swelling or bruising
- Difficulty moving the injured area
- Pain when putting weight on an extremity
- Tenderness around the injury
- Visible changes in the shape or position of a bone or joint
- Reduced function of the affected arm, leg, hand, foot, or joint
- Pain that becomes worse with movement or pressure
If you suspect a broken bone but are unsure of the severity, seeking an orthopedic evaluation can help determine what type of injury has occurred.
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Walk-In Orthopedic Care for Suspected Fractures
For non-life-threatening injuries, orthopedic urgent care offers a convenient way to have a suspected fracture evaluated by a team focused on musculoskeletal conditions.
Orthopedic Health of Kansas City offers walk-in orthopedic urgent care in North Kansas City, Independence, Missouri, and Lenexa, Kansas. No appointment is necessary.
Why Choose Orthopedic Health of Kansas City for Broken Bone Care?
When should I go to orthopedic urgent care for a suspected fracture?
Orthopedic urgent care may be appropriate when you suspect a closed fracture and the injury is not associated with severe trauma or other emergency symptoms. Pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, and difficulty using the affected area are all reasons to consider a prompt orthopedic evaluation.
When does a broken bone require the emergency room?
Go directly to an ER or call 911 if a bone is protruding through the skin, there is significant blood loss, or the injured person loses consciousness. Emergency care is also appropriate for severe trauma, loss of circulation or sensation, or other potentially life-threatening symptoms.
How can I tell if an injury is fractured or sprained?
Fractures and sprains can both cause pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty moving. Because symptoms can overlap, it may not be possible to determine the type of injury without a medical evaluation.
Why choose orthopedic urgent care instead of general urgent care for a possible fracture?
General urgent care clinics treat a wide variety of illnesses and injuries. Orthopedic urgent care concentrates specifically on the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. For a suspected fracture, this provides direct access to a team focused on orthopedic injuries.
Can I walk into orthopedic urgent care for a fracture?
Yes. Orthopedic Health of Kansas City offers walk-in orthopedic urgent care for appropriate non-emergency fractures and orthopedic injuries. No appointment is needed.
Where can I get fracture urgent care in Kansas City?
Orthopedic Health of Kansas City has urgent care locations in North Kansas City, Independence, Missouri, and Lenexa, Kansas. If you have a suspected fracture that does not involve emergency warning signs, you can walk in for an orthopedic evaluation.
