Fracture care is an in-depth area of orthopedics that addresses each stage of recovery following a bone fracture, far beyond resetting a bone and applying a cast. The initial stage of fracture care involves emergency care, diagnosis, and setting and splinting. Some bone fractures do not require surgery, but still need special attention and care to ensure the bone heals properly.

Surgical fracture care is complex and can involve extensive post-operative care including external hardware, traction, slings, and extensive physical and occupational therapy. In fact, most fractures require some form of physical or occupational therapy.

Each patient follows his or her own journey through recovery, beginning with emergency care through to rehabilitation. The types of treatment and therapy needed are determined by the type of fracture the patient has sustained.