If you have ever experienced a fracture, you may have a unique story to tell. You may have been in shock seeing your bone poke through the skin. You may be on the other extreme and wonder if you actually had a broken bone. Finding out if you have a fracture can leave you overwhelmed if you try to figure it out alone.

Now, if you have Dr. Anant Joshi at Advanced Foot Care of NJ, LLC helping you find the cause, you’ll be in great hands. He will help you find out what you need to know by either taking an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan. Each of these is a great tool to determine if a fracture is spiral, oblique, or even segmental. These names often describe the nature of the break.

Here are the first steps after a fracture:

Stop what you’re doing

A fracture is a partial or complete break in a bone. If you experience this type of injury, it’s time to take action and call a medical professional. It is important and time-sensitive to understand what type of break has occurred. Is a bone poking through your skin? Talk about your pain level, too.

Take a closer look

Once you’ve scheduled an appointment, we hope to see you soon at our office. We’ll take a closer look to determine the severity of the break. The knowledge helps us determine the next steps for treatment. The solution could be as simple as wearing a cast to allow the broken bone to heal. For more severe cases, surgery may be the only way.

Take time to heal

A medical professional will tell you how much time your bone will need to fully heal. There is no rush, so take it easy. You want to heal completely to make sure that you don’t injure the same location more than once. Listen to the doctor’s orders.

This summer don’t face injuries alone. Contact the podiatrist in your neighborhood to help you make the best decisions for your health today — and in the future. We’re on your team, and we’re ready to help.

At Advanced Foot Care of NJ, LLC, Dr. Anant Joshi treats a range of conditions, including Achilles tendonitis, ankle sprains, athlete’s foot, complications from diabetes, fractures, fungal toenails, and more. He also performs foot and ankle surgery. He is a board-certified podiatrist in Woodland Park, NJ. Contact the office at 973-256-0002.