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Call 911 for immediate medical attention of a fracture, or broken bone, if you see:

  • Limb or joint appears deformed.
  • The broken limb is bluish.
  • The broken bone is in the neck.
  • The broken limb is bleeding.
  • Bone is sticking through the skin.
  • The broken bone is in the head or back.

Fractures Diagnosis

A physical examination is the first step in diagnosing a fracture, or broken bone. Your WellStar physician will likely order an X-ray to determine the exact location of the fracture. More detailed images, such as those from a computerized tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are sometimes necessary.


Diagnostic Procedures

  • X-ray
  • MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
  • CT scan (computerized tomography)
 
 
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