Center for Fracture Care
The Center for Fracture Care at Baldwin Health is designed to help older adults recover after a fracture – usually as a result of osteoporosis. The program offers a team of experienced surgeons and physicians with caring and specially trained nurses, therapists and technicians. Together with the patient and family, we develop a plan to manage care and treatment after a fracture. The goal is to provide seamless coordinated care with a positive outcome.
Studies have shown that fracture patients who are quickly evaluated and treated have improved outcomes. That’s why we implemented a fast track approach for patients arriving at the emergency department with a suspected fracture. Expedited procedures and priority evaluation allow most patients to be cleared and prepared for surgery to repair the fracture within 24 hours of admission.
Within the hospital, we have created a special area just for the care of fracture patients and their families. Staff is chosen for their positive attitudes, motivational skills and their desire to provide outstanding service. In addition, they have been specially trained to provide clinical care for people who have undergone surgical repair of a fracture.
For information, please call (251) 949-3409.