Fractures and Dislocations
Expert care for bone fractures and joint dislocations
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Fractures and Dislocations
Expert care for bone fractures and joint dislocations
What Are the Symptoms of Fractures and Dislocations?
Fracture symptoms include severe pain, swelling, bruising, visible deformity, inability to move the affected area, and sometimes a grinding sensation. Dislocation symptoms include severe pain, visible deformity, inability to move the joint, and sometimes numbness or tingling. Both conditions typically cause immediate, severe pain.
When to Seek Care for Fractures and Dislocations?
Seek immediate medical attention for any suspected fracture or dislocation, especially if there's visible deformity, severe pain, or inability to move the affected area. Our urgent care centers can provide same-day evaluation and treatment, including X-ray imaging to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment for Fractures and Dislocations?
Treatment depends on the type and severity of the injury and may include immobilization, reduction (realignment), casting, or referral to orthopedic specialists. Our providers can provide immediate treatment and arrange appropriate follow-up care. We can also provide pain management and rehabilitation guidance.
Prevention for Fractures and Dislocations?
Prevention strategies include using appropriate protective equipment, maintaining good physical conditioning, and practicing safe behaviors during activities. Regular exercise can help improve bone strength and joint stability. Our urgent care centers can provide education on injury prevention.
Why Choose Primary & Urgent Care Center for Fractures and Dislocations?
Our urgent care centers provide immediate access to fracture and dislocation treatment without the long waits of emergency rooms. We can perform diagnostic imaging on-site and provide same-day treatment. Our providers are experienced in managing these injuries and can arrange appropriate specialist referrals.
Fractures and Dislocations After a Car Accident
Fractures and dislocations are among the most serious orthopedic injuries that result from car accidents. The tremendous impact forces in a collision — even at relatively moderate speeds — can fracture the clavicle (collarbone), ribs, wrists, ankles, and vertebrae, while simultaneously dislocating shoulders, knees, or hips. Wrist fractures are especially common in frontal and rear-end crashes, as drivers instinctively grip the steering wheel and extend their arms to brace for impact. Shoulder dislocations frequently result from seat belt loading or side-impact airbag deployment. Rib fractures are a signature injury of high-force frontal collisions, where the chest contacts the steering wheel or the seat belt loads the chest wall. Many of these fractures have no visible deformity and are only detectable by imaging — making an urgent care evaluation with on-site X-ray critical after any accident.
Common Car Accident Causes of Fractures and Dislocations
- Wrist and hand fractures from gripping the steering wheel during impact
- Clavicle fractures from seat belt restraint loading in frontal crashes
- Rib fractures from steering wheel or chest contact and seat belt force
- Shoulder dislocations from airbag deployment or side-impact force
- Ankle and foot fractures from footwell compression in frontal collisions
- Vertebral fractures from axial compression in rear-end or rollover crashes
- Knee dislocations from dashboard contact in high-energy frontal crashes
Florida PIP & 14-Day Rule — What You Need to Know
Florida's 14-day PIP rule is especially critical for fractures and dislocations: delayed diagnosis often leads to improper healing, and a late evaluation can disqualify your entire PIP claim. Our providers perform on-site digital X-rays, document fracture type and severity in SOAP notes, create injury narratives for attorneys, and generate the referral documentation you need for orthopedic specialist follow-up — all in a single visit.
Why Choose PrimaryUC for Accident-Related Fractures and Dislocations?
We offer same-day digital X-ray at all 4 locations, allowing immediate fracture confirmation and documentation without an emergency room visit. Our board-certified providers are experienced in accident-related orthopedic injury evaluation and generate complete PIP-ready records. If specialist referral or cast/splint application is needed, we coordinate on the same day. Walk in to Royal Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Springs, or Lantana / Jog Rd.
