Minor Injuries & Fracture Care

What is minor injuries and fracture care?

Minor injuries are those that are not severe or life-threatening. The WestsideMed experts diagnose and treat these types of injuries, including fractures that don’t require surgery or other complex medical treatments. 

If you or a loved one gets injured, see the WestsideMed team for wound care or other urgent care services.

What are examples of minor injuries?

Examples of minor injuries include:

• Cuts, scrapes, and lacerations
• Puncture wounds
• Burns
• Strains
• Sprains
• Fractures
• Muscle, tendon, or ligament injuries 
• Animal bites
• Minor head injuries

You might get injured by falling, playing sports, working at a physically demanding job, using power tools, or getting bitten by a pet. Other reasons for minor injuries include hitting your head, overtraining, or not warming up properly before sporting events. 

If you have more than one type of minor injury, the WestsideMed experts create a multi-step treatment plan. 

What are the symptoms of minor injuries?

Symptoms you might develop because of minor injuries include:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Redness
• Warmth
• Stiffness
• Decreased range of motion
• Tenderness
• Weakness
• Bleeding
• Open wounds
• Headache

Finding the cause of your symptoms at WestsideMed allows your provider to use the best treatment.

What can I expect during minor injuries and fracture care?

To learn which specific injury you have and how to best treat it, the WestsideMed experts complete a physical exam to look for visible signs of a problem. 

They also review your symptoms, how the injury occurred, and if you heard popping or crunching sounds when getting injured. You might be a candidate for X-rays, an MRI, a CT scan, or other imaging procedures. 

Your personalized treatment plan for fractures or other minor injuries may include:

• Bracing
• Casting
• Stitches
• Staples
• Taping
• Antibiotics
• Other medications
• Creams
• Wound care
• Injections
• Rest

If you need more complex treatment, the WestsideMed team offers referrals.

How can I help prevent minor injuries and fracture care?

Things you can do to avoid minor injuries and fractures include warming up properly before sports training, not overtraining, and wearing protective equipment. Eat a balanced diet, get plenty of sleep, and minimize stress.

Schedule a minor injury and fracture care evaluation at WestsideMed by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.