While our bones, when healthy, are quite resilient and can easily withstand a lot of force and powerful implant, no matter how resilient they are, you can still have a fracture occur from enough force from something. Some issues that can leave to cause a bone fracture to a patient include: - Physical trauma - Overuse of the limb area - Osteoporosis To diagnose and get treatment for a fracture, a doctor like ours at Memorial Family and Urgent Care will need to review the area, may complete a physical exam, and possibly diagnostic tests like an x-ray, MRI, or a CT scan if the symptoms showcase high severity. Bone healing is one of the most natural processes that occur in our bodies; in many cases, doctors typically provide the injured with a diagnosis, as well as a treatment timeline to follow. For this natural healing process to occur, the doctor will need to reduce the fracture; this will involve the lining up of the broken (fractured) bones. In some smaller fractures, a doctor may manipulate the fracture externally, and finally, in severe cases, surgery may be required. Once the fracture has been aligned by a medical professional, they will ensure it does not move with medical means like: - Cast - Brace - Metal plates or screws - Nails, or rods which are placed within bone cavities - External fixings Fractures are not healed overnight; they can take anywhere from weeks to even months to fully heal. Once the bone has healed, your doctor may recommend that you visit an urgent care clinic to help restore muscle strength and mobility to the affected area. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 14629 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079. We serve patients from Houston TX, West University Place TX, Bellaire TX, Jacinto City TX, Galena Park, TX, South Houston TX and surrounding areas.