It's not always easy to spot a broken bone. In light of this, the following is a list of some of the most common signs and symptoms of a fracture, as well as indications of when you should contact our home doctor in Costa del Sol for diagnosis and treatment of a broken bone.
How to know if my bone is broken
Unfortunately, not all broken bones are immediately apparent. A stress fracture may cause only minor tenderness and swelling that gets better with rest, while a partial stable break may be less painful or limiting than you'd expect it to be. Both of these conditions improve with bed rest.
In the moment that they take place, many fractures are accompanied by a popping or snapping sound, which is typically followed by excruciating pain and/or a restriction in range of motion. These are the five symptoms of a fracture that are seen most frequently:
- A severe or constant ache that is made worse by motion or pressure.
- Having trouble moving around or using the affected area in a normal manner
- Significant or ongoing swelling, along with fever or redness
- Bruising ranging from moderate to severe, which makes the area feel tender.
- Pain that comes and goes, and that is exacerbated by movement and alleviated by inactivity
If you experience one or more of these symptoms, it is important to seek a proper diagnosis as soon as possible. Fractures that do not receive proper care can heal incorrectly or get worse as you continue to use the damaged bone. If you experience one or more of these symptoms, it is important to seek a proper diagnosis as soon as possible.
When to call our Home doctor in Costa del Sol for broken bone diagnosis and treatment
It is imperative that the injured area be immobilised if there is even the slightest possibility that a fracture has occurred. Call our Home doctor in Costa del Sol for broken bone diagnosis and treatment if you think you've broken a weight-bearing bone in your foot, ankle, leg, or pelvis. This will allow you to get treatment as quickly as possible, which will prevent your injury from becoming even worse.
If your bone is broken in a location that does not bear weight, such as your arm or wrist, you may be able to have someone else drive you to one of our Helicopteros Sanitarios facilities if they are able to do so.
At the Helicopteros Sanitarios Hospital, we have on-site X-ray and MRI machines for a quick and accurate diagnosis; in addition, we offer complete splinting and casting services, as well as surgical services that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for patients with complex breaks.