MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES BROKEN BONE TREATMENT
Musculoskeletal Injuries Treatment
Wear and tear of muscle tissues due to daily activities and trauma to a particular body part causes musculoskeletal injuries. Jerk movement, falls, fractures, auto-accidents, and dislocation of the joints are some of the major traumas a body can experience. When a person experiences musculoskeletal pain, it affects bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. So, this pain becomes unbearable over time, and you need the proper treatment for it as soon as possible.
Hence, surgeons use various invasive and non-invasive treatments for musculoskeletal disorders. Fatigue, muscle cramps, pain, burning sensation in the muscles, aching, and stiffness are the significant symptoms a patient can feel. At ER of Watauga, we have a wide range of treatment options for muscle pain disorders. Our expert physicians and staff provide immediate medical treatment for pain relief to Musculoskeletal Injuries patients.
Which Test Are Conducted for Musculoskeletal Pain?
If a patient feels pain and swelling in muscles and joints, he must go to the nearby emergency room for diagnosis. For the confirmation of the exact cause of musculoskeletal pain and for accurate treatment, surgeons recommend the following tests.
- CT (Computed Tomography) Scans
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- Blood Tests
- X-rays
After analyzing the test results, the surgeon chooses a specific treatment according to the patient’s condition.
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How to Treat Musculoskeletal Injuries?
ER of Watauga provides urgent care for broken bones and other musculoskeletal pains and disorders. We have various treatment options available, and our surgeons utilize the latest medical equipment and tools for these treatments. Here is an overview of the treatments for muscle injuries, spiral fractures, broken bones, joint swellings, and more.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines are good options for treating joint inflammation and pain.
- Besides medicines, we also use anesthetic injections with anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce muscle pain.
- Doctors also recommend manual therapy along with exercise for muscle strengthening.
- ER of Watauga also offers acupuncture or acupressure therapy for pain management.
- Chiropractic care for spine and muscle injuries is another service offered by us.
- We also treat our musculoskeletal injury patients with external orthopedic devices.
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A CT Scanner is one of the quickest and more accurate examinations and diagnostic tools available in modern medicine, and because of this, it has become an invaluable tool to emergency physicians around the globe.
External Orthopedic Devices As Musculoskeletal Pain Treatments
External Orthopedic Devices As Musculoskeletal Pain Treatments
Internal musculoskeletal injuries require special care and treatment. Possibly, medication might not be enough. The surgeon can consider the implantation of fixation devices as an effective solution for treatment. Splints and crutches are essential in providing that medical support when a patient is on course to heal. Furthermore, they can stabilize the bones and torn muscles to help the patient heal quicker than anticipated. Also, they bring bones to their natural placement and shape that are misplaced or misshapen. We have a team of highly experienced doctors at the ER of Watauga to deal with such immediate care.
Our surgeons assess the patient’s health conditions and devise a complete recovery roadmap before implanting any device. Under the following conditions, implantation devices might be used. More like,
- Ankle Sprains
- Torn Muscles
- Soft Tissues Injuries
- Broken Bones
- Dislocated Joints & Bones
- Bone Lengthening
- Fracture Fixation
- Radius Fracture
- Tibia Plateau Fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Spinal Fracture