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Fractures and Sprains
Fractures and Sprains services offered in Brooklyn, NY
Fractures and sprains are common injuries, especially among athletes, and require prompt, effective care to heal quickly and avoid complications. At LaSante Health Center in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens area of Brooklyn, New York City, experienced medical providers diagnose and treat fractures and sprains to ease your pain and get you on the road to recovery quickly. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.
What are fractures and sprains?
Fractures and sprains are injuries that affect musculoskeletal tissues. Fractures are cracks in bones, while sprains are injuries in your soft tissues (ligaments) that get stretched, pulled, or torn. These injuries range in severity from mild to severe. They may affect your ability to exercise, walk, or even complete simple everyday tasks when left untreated.
What are the symptoms of fractures and sprains?
Fractures and sprains may cause the following symptoms:
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Bruising
- Pain
- Redness
- Warmth
- Tenderness
- Visible musculoskeletal deformities
- Decreased joint range of motion
- Popping sounds when the injury occurred
- Reduced mobility
See the LaSante Health Center experts at the first sign of a painful or non-healing injury to determine which type of injury you have, its severity, and how to best treat it.
What increases the risk of fractures and sprains?
Fractures and sprains may occur because of:
- Playing sports
- Working at a physically demanding job
- Overtraining
- Cutting or jumping
- Training on uneven surfaces
- Poor-fitting footwear
- Car accidents
- Falls
- Osteoporosis
Common locations for fractures and sprains include your feet, toes, ankles, wrists, hands, fingers, knees, and other joints.
To reduce the risk of fractures and sprains, wear comfortable, appropriate footwear (especially when working out or playing sports), avoid high-heeled shoes, and warm up before you train. Stretch often, and don’t run or walk on uneven surfaces. Wear protective equipment when playing contact sports.
How are fractures and sprains diagnosed?
Diagnosing fractures and sprains at LaSante Health Center involves a discussion about your symptoms and how your injury occurred, a physical exam, and often imaging procedures (X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, etc.) to pinpoint the exact injury you have and how to treat it so you gain full function again.
How are fractures and sprains treated?
Your personalized fracture or sprain treatment plan may consist of:
- Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
- Altering physical activity
- Medications
- Splinting
- Bracing
- Taping
- Casting
- Shoe inserts
- Walking boot
- Surgery (severe injuries)
It’s also important to get plenty of sleep, eat nutritious foods, avoid smoking, and adopt other healthy lifestyle habits.
Fractures and sprains may take 6-8 weeks (or longer) to heal, though the exact length of time healing takes depends on the type and severity of your injury. Follow up with the LaSante Health Center experts to ensure effective healing and to be cleared for certain physical activities.
Schedule an evaluation at LaSante Health Center by phone or request one online today to determine if you have a fracture or sprain.