{"id":2218,"date":"2025-12-30T09:59:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T09:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendswoodhospital.com\/?page_id=2218"},"modified":"2025-12-30T10:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T10:22:47","slug":"broken-bones","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswoodhospital\/emergency-care\/broken-bones\/","title":{"rendered":"Broken Bones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;gcid-6130a965-81cb-4ca3-adc5-4a0c7436383c&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;281deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(31,148,228,0.22) 0%|rgba(10,101,222,0.92) 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswoodhospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC7666-1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;12vw||12vw||true|false&#8221; 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While some minor injuries may be handled at an urgent care clinic, more complex cases often require additional evaluation. A broken bone may need imaging, monitoring, or further assessment to determine the best course of treatment. This is why understanding the difference between broken bone urgent care services and a broken bone emergency room visit can help ensure you receive the right level of care.<\/p>\n<p>Here at Friendswood Hospital, patients with suspected fractures can receive thorough evaluation in a hospital setting equipped to assess a wide range of injuries. Whether someone is considering fracture urgent care or needs the resources of a fracture emergency room, our team is always prepared to evaluate symptoms, review imaging, and determine appropriate next steps. 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Although my mother has been here for the past week, the staff has gone above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for. They&#8217;ve prioritized not only my mother&#8217;s comfort but also mine and that of other visitors.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswoodhospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/user1.svg\" class=\"tfree-client-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-testimonial-post-title\">Tim A.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>I&#8217;m deeply grateful for all you&#8217;ve done for me and my family. Your courtesy, professionalism, and expertise brought us immense peace of mind. Thank you sincerely.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswoodhospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/user1.svg\" class=\"tfree-client-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-testimonial-post-title\">Brenda F.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>The staff at Friendswood Hospital is truly remarkable. Despite my dad being hospitalized here for the past week, I must commend the staff for their warm welcome and efforts to ensure not only my mother&#8217;s comfort but also mine and that of other visitors.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-item swiper-slide\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-free\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswoodhospital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/user1.svg\" class=\"tfree-client-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-testimonial-post-title\">Diana S.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"sp-testimonial-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-content\"><p>During my ten-day hospital stay and subsequent visit to the ER, my experiences at Friendswood Hospital have been overwhelmingly positive. The staff&#8217;s collegiality and helpfulness have stood out, making the ER environment efficient, serene, and tranquil. It truly is a remarkable place!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"swiper-pagination testimonial-pagination\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-button-prev testimonial-nav-arrow vertical_center\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-left\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"swiper-button-next testimonial-nav-arrow vertical_center\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#464a64&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#D6D6D6&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;gcid-70b9859c-2ffb-4d67-b0a4-9f85dd1d0dcc&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;38px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-70b9859c-2ffb-4d67-b0a4-9f85dd1d0dcc%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3>Signs a Dislocation Requires Urgent Care<\/h3>\n<p>Dislocations can cause significant pain and limit movement, but not all symptoms appear immediately. Understanding when a joint injury requires medical evaluation can help prevent complications and support proper healing. Recognizing warning signs early allows patients to seek timely care and avoid long-term damage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense or Worsening Pain:<\/strong> Severe pain that does not improve or rapidly worsens may indicate a serious joint injury requiring urgent medical evaluation and stabilization.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Obvious Joint Deformity:<\/strong> A visibly misshapen or displaced joint often signals a full dislocation or fracture and should be assessed immediately in an emergency room setting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loss of Sensation or Circulation:<\/strong> Numbness, tingling, or a pale or cool limb may indicate compromised blood flow or nerve involvement, requiring urgent intervention.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inability to Move the Affected Area:<\/strong> Complete loss of movement or extreme difficulty moving a joint may reflect significant structural damage needing prompt care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Severe Swelling or Rapid Bruising:<\/strong> Rapid swelling or deep bruising can indicate internal bleeding or tissue damage and should be evaluated without delay.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When symptoms suggest a serious joint injury, seek care at Friendswood Hospital for expert evaluation, reliable dislocation pain treatment, and comprehensive support for recovery. Call us today to get started.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][edm_multi_button align_items=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][edm_multi_button_child button_text=&#8221;CALL (281) 767-4357&#8243; button_url=&#8221;tel:+12817674357&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;100px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/edm_multi_button_child][edm_multi_button_child button_text=&#8221;Get Directions&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/AbUhvHR6Kw1Lj6Ap9&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#353535&#8243; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;100px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/edm_multi_button_child][\/edm_multi_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f8f8f8&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;gcid-6130a965-81cb-4ca3-adc5-4a0c7436383c&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-6130a965-81cb-4ca3-adc5-4a0c7436383c%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR VISIT<\/h2>\n<h3>FAQs About Broken Bones in Friendswood<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px||5px||true|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(12,113,195,0.09)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;gcid-6130a965-81cb-4ca3-adc5-4a0c7436383c&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-6130a965-81cb-4ca3-adc5-4a0c7436383c%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How can I tell if I may have broken a bone?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A broken bone can cause pain, swelling, bruising, or difficulty moving the affected area. In some cases, the pain may worsen over time, or movement may feel unstable. Because fractures aren\u2019t always obvious right away, it\u2019s important to have an injury evaluated if symptoms don\u2019t improve or feel more severe than a typical strain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do all broken bones require medical attention?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every injury results in a fracture, but many broken bones need medical evaluation to heal properly. Without proper assessment, a fracture may heal incorrectly or lead to ongoing pain, limited movement, or complications. This is why seeking care helps determine the extent of the injury and the best course of action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What types of injuries commonly cause broken bones?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have to understand that broken bones often occur from falls, sports-related injuries, vehicle accidents, or direct impacts. Even seemingly minor incidents can result in fractures, especially in the hands, wrists, ankles, or ribs. 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This helps determine the location and severity of the injury and guides next steps for care or follow-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can I wait to see if the pain improves on its own?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While mild soreness may improve with rest, ongoing pain, swelling, or difficulty moving a limb can indicate a more serious issue. Waiting too long to seek care may lead to delayed healing or complications, especially if a fracture is present<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What symptoms mean I should be evaluated sooner rather than later?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe pain, visible deformity, increasing swelling, numbness, or difficulty bearing weight are signs that an injury should be evaluated promptly. 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