Overview

Fracture Pain Treatment

Our body framework is made up of bones which provide support and put all other organs in their right place. They are usually strong, but they too have their limits. When a force exerted on the bone exceeds the force that the bone can withstand, it can break. And needless to say, fractured bones require specialized fracture pain treatment, as they give the highest amount of pain compared to other conditions.

Overview

Fractures

Our body framework is made up of bones which provide support and put all other organs in their right place. They are usually strong, but they too have their limits. When a force exerted on the bone exceeds the force that the bone can withstand, it can break. And needless to say, fractured bones give the highest amount of pain compared to the other conditions. 

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Walk-ins Welcome

Walk-ins are always welcome, or schedule an appointment to reserve a time.

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Fast and Specialized

Skip the emergency room wait and receive more specialized attention than at an urgent care center.

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Uniquely Certified

Ranking at the top 1% in medical certifications, our doctors are trusted medical directors for the NBA and MLB.

Fractures Pain Treatment

About Fractures Pain

Fractured bones are one of the most painful conditions that someone could go through. Any bone in the body could suffer such trauma. Its causes are usually rooted on traumatic incidents, like car accidents, or on medical conditions like osteoporosis and different types of cancer. There are five types of fractures which are divided based upon the severity of the damage.

A stable fracture is considered the first degree of all fractures and it happens when the broken ends of the bones line up. Secondly, a fracture is considered open or compound when the skin is affected as well as the bone.

Transverse fractures occur when a strong force is applied perpendicular to the long axis of the bone, and so the fracture ends up being perpendicular as well. We consider the fracture to be oblique if it is diagonal to the bone’s long axis. Lastly, a comminuted fracture, which is the highest degree of all of them, occurs if the bone has been shattered into 3 or more pieces.

Common causes for fractures:

• Traumatic

• Medical Conditions

At South Miami Walk-In Orthopedics and Sports Medicine we offer comprehensive care solutions for patients suffering from fractures. We count on the vast experience of our doctors who work meticulously to get the proper diagnosis and treatment for our patients. In general, our procedure includes examining the affected area in close detail and designing a personalized plan of treatment that maximizes the chances of a proper and fast recovery.

Treatment for fractures often require surgery, but most recently non-surgical treatments are gaining a lot of popularity. A fractured joint cannot heal itself unless it is fixed first and then put back in the right place. Immobilization is very useful to treat fractures and devices such as splints, casts, and slings help prevent movement of the affected area. Slings are manufactured from flexible fabric which cover the affected area. These are most commonly used for patients with shoulder fractures. Splints and cast are similar devices with different functions.

Unlike other pain treatment, medications form an integral part of fracture treatment process as the pain is generally intense and unbearable for the patient. These medications include antibiotics, painkillers etcetera. Pain killers are generally prescribed to reduce pain, while antibiotics serve as prevention of any infection and promote blood circulation. However, these should only be taken as prescribed by a doctor and subsequent follow-ups should be scheduled in order to measure the effectiveness of the medications.

As fractures give acute pain and no mobility to the affected area whatsoever, they usually require emergency treatment. To protect the affected area from further damage, a splint is put against the area to avoid bending or pressurizing the area. If there is bleeding, then pressure is first applied to stop the bleeding followed by elevating the fracture.

To treat fractured bones, the displaced or broken bones must be put into their right places and held together to let them heal on their own which is usually accelerated by medications and therapy. Setting a bone in its place is called reduction. Repositioning a bone without performing a surgery is referred to as closed reduction, and repositioning it surgically is called open reduction.

Devices such as pins, plates, rods, glue, and screws are employed to keep the fractured bones in place. After setting, fractures are immobilized using splints or casts in order to reduce pain and aid the healing process.
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David Lee

Nurse Practitioner

David Lee is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He graduated from Florida State University with a BS in both Biology and Nursing. After gaining several years experience in the Emergency department, he attended Florida Atlantic University where he graduated with a Masters of Science in Nursing.

He has specialized training in a full spectrum of orthopedic care including fracture management, musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound guided procedures and cutting edge non surgical regenerative Orthopedics. He is passionate about employing regenerative orthopedic procedures that facilitate the healing of the body by activating its natural potential as part of his treatment.

In his free time, David enjoys yoga, scuba diving, golf, and exploring the many good eats South Florida has to offer.

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Dr. Scott D. Kazdan, MD

D.O., FAAOS

Dr. Scott Kazdan is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with over 23 years experience. He has been serving West Broward county in private practice with a focus on Sports Medicine and Joint replacement.

He received his Bachelor of Science from Tulane University and his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University. He completed his Orthopedic Residency at Peninsula Hospital Center in New York.

Dr. Kazdan is a General Orthopedic Surgeon treating a wide range of orthopedic injuries and issues. He employs the latest techniques in Surgical and Nonsurgical care. With his knowledge and experience his team will continue to provide outstanding care for their patients.

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Dr. Fabian Morales

M.D., MS, CAQSM

Dr. Fabian Morales is one of only a handful of physicians in the United States to be double board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine and certified to practice Age Management Medicine. In addition to the acute management of orthopedic injuries and illnesses, Dr. Morales provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care including diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, fracture management and regenerative non-surgical orthopedics. Dr. Morales has significant experience at the highest levels of professional sports including serving as Medical Director for Event Medical Services at the National Basketball Association. He provides medical coverage for elite level athletes domestically and internationally including NBA Global Games, NBA finals, All Star Games and NBA basketball camps. He has also served as medical director for USA Boxing where he provided medical coverage at ringside for youth and adult boxing matches.

Dr. Morales has a special interest in regenerative nonsurgical orthopedics and Age Management for patients and athletes throughout their lives. He is a pioneer in the use of Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell treatments for a variety of orthopedic conditions.

A graduate of the Rutgers Medical School, Dr. Morales completed a residency at Jacobi Medical Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA where he served as a team physician for Major League Baseball’s Pittsburgh Pirates.

Dr. Morales has been core faculty at the Sports Medicine fellowship at North Shore/LIJ Hofstra School of Medicine in New York and is the current supervisor of the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine rotation at the Emergency Medicine residency program at Kendall Regional Hospital in Miami. He has done multiple presentations and lectures on sports medicine and anti-aging as well as having multiple publications in the field. He has also been interviewed multiple times in television and print on topics relating to sports medicine.

Dr. Morales has been a life long athlete and participates in Mixed Martial Arts and CrossFit/Interval Training.

Dr. Morales is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in both English and Spanish.

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Daniel Gonzalez

M.D.

Dr. Daniel Gonzalez is a sports medicine physician, board-certified in Family Medicine, who completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, where he gained significant experience at the highest level of collegiate and professional sports serving as an Associate Team Physician for Georgia State University’s NCAA Division-1 Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Soccer, and Cross Country, as well as an Associate Player Physician for the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake, Georgia. He also had the unique experience of providing medical coverage for USA Track and Field Olympic Athletes during their 2020 Marathon Olympic Trials.

A graduate from Florida State University and Ross University School of Medicine, Dr. Gonzalez completed his Family Medicine Residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey, where he was awarded the 2019 Resident Teacher Award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.

He has a genuine interest in providing specialized medical care by maximizing nonoperative treatments in order to help you get back to doing what it is you enjoy most in life. Dr. Gonzalez is a native of South Florida who enjoys fishing and boating, as well as traveling in order to experience new places and cultures.

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