Trauma & Fractures

Motor vehicle accidents, sports and falls are the leading causes of fractures. Depending on the severity, some fractures may require only casting or splinting, while others may need surgical intervention.
At River Cities Bone and Joint Centre in Ashland, Kentucky, our board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Joseph Leith specializes in caring for all types of fractures and traumatic injuries. Based on a careful and thorough evaluation, Dr. Leith will develop a personalized treatment plan best suited for your injury. For your convenience, our office has onsite X-ray equipment to help Dr. Leith diagnose and treat fractures quickly. Treatment may include surgery, pain management techniques, physical therapy, casts, splints or medication.

Some of the common traumatic fractures we see include:

• Complex, non-healing fractures
• Hip fractures
• Femur (thigh bone) fractures
• Tibia and fibula (lower leg bones) fractures
• Arm and wrist fractures
• Foot and ankle fractures
• Fractures with deformity/angulation
• Post-traumatic reconstruction

For the highest quality orthopedic trauma and fracture care in Ashland, Kentucky and southern Ohio, call River Cities Bone and Joint Centre at (606) 324-0097 or request an appointment online.