Home Fracture Care Service

Medical assessment and selected fracture treatment at home

Falls at home can lead to painful fractures, especially in elderly patients or individuals with severe mobility limitations. In selected cases, initial fracture care at home may be possible, reducing the stress and discomfort of transportation.

However, an initial X-ray is always necessary in order to confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment decisions.

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When Home Fracture Care May Be Appropriate

Home care may be considered mainly for:

• Elderly patients with major mobility difficulties
• Patients who cannot be safely transported immediately
• Selected fractures that do not require surgery

Our team evaluates each case individually to determine whether home treatment is safe or whether hospital care is necessary.

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Examples of Fractures That May Be Managed Initially

Colles Fracture

A common wrist fracture after falling on the hand. Initial treatment may include pain control, reduction when appropriate, and immobilization with a cast.

Non-Displaced Proximal Humerus Fracture

If confirmed by imaging and clinically stable, immobilization may be applied, followed by physiotherapy during recovery.

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Important Medical Considerations

Hospital treatment is often preferable because it allows:

• Advanced pain management
• Repeated radiological checks
• More accurate reduction when required
• Surgical treatment if necessary

This is especially important in younger patients or in fractures where full restoration of movement is critical.

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What Our Medical Team Can Do at Home

• Clinical assessment of the injury
• Pain management
• Review of X-ray findings
• Immobilization in selected cases
• Decision on whether urgent hospital transfer is needed

Learn more about our home X-ray services and doctor visits in Athens.

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Urgent Fracture? Request Immediate Help

If you or a loved one has sustained a fracture and requires urgent medical attention, contact our team immediately.

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Home Fracture Care in Athens