Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic in Kansas City
Fractures
Kansas City’s #1 Fracture Specialists
Understanding the Basics of Fractures
What are Fractures?
Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance repairs fractures with the most effective tools and techniques.
Bone fractures are common injuries that could happen to anyone. Proper movement and joint health ensures you can perform daily activities such as gripping, walking, and lifting. However, whenever you experience a crack or break, pain may limit your range of motion and make day-to-day life more difficult.
The key to proper recovery comes from the expertise of your orthopedic specialist. Our orthopedic and fracture clinic in Kansas City focuses on diagnosis and treatment for many broken bones. With over 140 years of combined service, we utilize the best technologies and techniques customized to each patient.
Causes
Causes of Acute/Traumatic Fractures
Acute fractures are sudden injuries that result in a broken bone. The accident itself directly correlates to the injury. Causes may include:
Sports Injuries:
In a National Health Statistics Report, the CDC found that fractures made up 20% of all sports- and recreation-related injuries.
Slip & Fall:
According to the CDC, each year over 1 million Americans suffer from a trip, slip, or fall injury.
Workplace Injury:
There are 540 work injuries per hour, 12,900 work injuries per day, 90,400 work injuries per week, and 7 million work injuries per year.
Motor Vehicle Accident:
Three million people in the U.S. are injured every year in car accidents.
Causes of Fractures
Causes of Chronic/Stress Fractures
Unlike acute fractures, chronic/stress fractures do not stem from a singular catalyst event. Instead, they can occur through repetitive stress on a bone or joint.
An example would be runners fracturing their tibia (shin bone) from over-training or a spike in training.
Insidious Onset Fractures
Chronic/stress fractures can also come from an insidious onset, meaning there is no acute event that caused the fracture.
An example would be the compression fracture of a vertebra (bones comprising the spine) caused by underlying osteoporosis.
Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance Can Help
No matter the type of fracture you have, our specialized medical providers have the tools needed to manage your condition.
Symptoms
Symptoms & Signs of Fractures
Unless the break is severe, you may not know if you have a fracture without a medical exam and diagnostic studies.
You can watch for symptoms such as:
- Pain
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Inability to move joints
- Tenderness
- Obvious deformities
Affected Areas
- Back
- Hand & Wrist
- Arm
- Leg
- Foot & Ankle
Treatments
- Casting
- Bracing
- Surgery
- Physical or Occupational Therapy
Fracture Assessment
Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance Fracture Assessment
injury prevention
How to Prevent Fractures
While fractures aren’t always preventable, there are ways to help strengthen your bones. Foods rich in calcium,vitamin D, and other nutrients promote bone and overall health. You should also implement regular physical activity to maintain healthy bones for years to come.
For chronic/stress fractures, it is important to assess your pain levels. Rather than waiting until the problem becomes severe, note when you feel pain that deters you from your daily activities. It’s often best to seek medical attention from one of our fracture specialists to help manage the problem long-term.
About Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance
Meet Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance
Our board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians and surgeons are highly experienced in their respective fields and are considered among the top orthopedic providers in the Midwest.
Along with our Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and support staff, Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance physicians deliver the utmost level of dedicated care across a range of subspecialties.
While diverse in background and capabilities, the common thread that brings all of our team members together is our patient-centered approach.
Get help for your fractures from the best orthopedic physicians in Kansas City.
Our care is personal. Our team is knowledgeable. And we’re more available than ever.
With access to board-certified specialists across Kansas City, we have the tools to meet almost every musculoskeletal condition.
Our Locations
Overland Park, Kansas
10777 Nall Ave Suite 300 Overland Park, KS 66211Leawood, Kansas
3651 College Blvd. Leawood, KS 66211Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Medical Plaza #1 4320 Wornall Rd., Ste. 610 Kansas City, MO 64111Belton, Missouri
Belton Regional Campus 17067 S Outer Rd #301 Belton, MO 64012Blue Springs, Missouri
St. Mary’s Medical Center, Main Entrance 203 NW R.D. Mize Road, Suite 250 Blue Springs, MO 64014Shawnee Mission, Kansas
7450 Kessler St ste. 140 Merriam, KS 66204Prairie Star (Lenexa, Kansas)
Prairie Star 23401 Prairie Star PkwyBldg. B, Ste. 220 Lenexa, KS 66227