Your Specialists for Fracture Treatment in Burlington County

Fractures occur in two common scenarios. The first is a normal, healthy bone subject to an abnormal force or trauma, such as a car accident or sports injury. The second is a fragility fracture, when bone is inherently weak from osteopenia, osteoporosis, tumor, or other process causing the bone to fracture with normal physiologic load, for example an elderly patient who falls from standing.

Traumatic fractures can be prevented by observing appropriate safety measures such as wearing a seatbelt, helmet, or protective gear during sports. Fragility fractures can be prevented by optimizing bone quality through routine weight-bearing exercise, supplementing with calcium and vitamin D, refraining from smoking, and obtaining a DEXA scan when indicated. Our team can guide appropriate medical intervention if osteoporosis is identified before a fracture occurs.

Physical therapy can help improve strength and balance to avoid falls. Fall risk can be mitigated by using appropriate assist devices, avoiding area rugs, and identifying potential tripping hazards in the home.

Our experienced orthopedic staff is well-versed in the management of both nonsurgical and surgical treatments for patients of all ages, from infants through centenarians. If fracture alignment allows the bone to heal without functional problems, our specialists perform non-surgical treatment right here at our facility, including splinting, casting, and bracing.

Fractures that require surgery, using plates and screws, rods, pins, and other fixation devices, are highly prioritized to ensure there is no significant delay in definitive management. We also coordinate seamlessly with primary care physicians throughout the area to ensure appropriate post-surgical work-up and management, seeing our patients through to complete healing and optimal restoration of function.