Located just down the hill from a number of the major Sierra ski area, the hospital does a lively trade in wrists, arms, collarbones, legs and ankles shattered on the slopes. The hospital has seen as many as 140 fractures in a single day. That's about a week's worth for a big city hospital. As it turns out, the hospital is a great destination for those suffering broken bones. With so much traffic in factures, the staff at Tahoe Forest Hospital has amassed great expertise in treating broken bones.
Diagnoses are quick, and treatment is applied with sure hands.
Staff members have even built their own traction machine that they claim is better than anything on the market. News10's George Warren recently journeyed to Truckee to check out this amazing medical facility. His report can be viewed by clicking on the link at upper left. For more answers to common questions about fractures, or for links to additional information on the subject, select the links below. Common Questions About Broken Bones Answers to some frequently asked inquiries about broken bones, including information on treatments.