Fracture & Trauma

Understanding Fracture & Trauma Care

A broken bone doesn’t wait for a convenient time. It happens in a fall, a car accident, a sports injury, or an accident at home, and it needs attention fast. Our fracture and trauma team treats breaks, dislocations, and traumatic injuries from the moment you arrive, with same-visit imaging so you get an answer, not a wait.

Common Injuries We Treat

• Fractures. Breaks in any bone, from a hairline crack to a complete break.

• Dislocations. A joint forced out of its normal position, often from a fall or impact.

• Ligament and tendon injuries. Tears or strains that happen alongside a traumatic injury.

• Soft tissue trauma. Damage to muscle or tissue surrounding a fracture or joint injury.

• Complex or multiple injuries. Trauma involving more than one bone or joint at once.

You don’t need to know how serious it is before you come in. That’s what the evaluation is for.

Diagnosis and what treatment can look like

We examine the injury and get imaging, usually an X-ray, the same visit. Some fractures heal well in a cast or brace. Others are out of place or unstable and need surgery to set the bone correctly. We explain what we’re seeing and why we’re recommending a specific path, so you understand the plan before you leave.

Recovery

Healing time depends on the bone, the severity, and your age and health. Simple fractures often heal in six to eight weeks. More complex breaks or surgical repairs take longer, and physical therapy plays a role in getting strength and range of motion back. We’ll give you a realistic timeline, not a guess.

Why Advanced Orthopedic Center

We have four Southwest Florida offices: Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Venice, and North Port. No referral needed for a new injury; you can be seen directly. Imaging is in-house, so you get an answer the same visit instead of a separate appointment somewhere else. We’ve treated fractures and trauma across Southwest Florida for over 40 years.