Roanoke
Salem
Roanoke Orthopaedic Center proudly welcomes
Dr.
Catherine Daniel
Dr.
Jonathan Carmouche
Dr. Marc Platt
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best treatment immediately after any injury?
A: Rest the injured part.
Ice for 20 minutes every hour for the first 24 to 48 hours.
Compression over the injury - An elastic bandage wrapped with mild tension works well.
Elevate the injured part higher than your heart.
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Q: What are some of the things I should look for after an injury to determine if I should seek immediate help by a physician?
A: Immediate treatment should be sought for an open wound, severe pain, lack of motion, deformity, severe swelling, or numbness at the injured site.
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Q: After my cast is removed, should I experience swelling or stiffness?
A: Swelling is common and often decreases with elevation. Stiffness is also common and should slowly improve with the movement and use prescribed by your physician. If either is associated with increased pain, call your physician.
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Q: If I fall, what symptoms should I experience if I break my hip?
A: Sudden groin pain, inability to move the leg, inability to bear weight, leg shortening, and the leg may be "turned in" or "turned out".
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Q: After surgery, what should I look for if I think my incision may be infected?
A: An increase in drainage, redness including red streaks, odor, increased warmth over the incision, swelling, and fever may indicate infection.
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Q: If my child complains of joint pain without injury, should I be concerned and seek medical help?
A: If the pain is associated with increased discomfort with movement, pain with weight bearing or fever, call your physician.