Highlights

Fractures

Dr. Noel Van Ness

Fractures are a common problem for Urgent Care Physicians. After twenty years of practice I am still amazed at how many different ways we can break the same bone. Fractures are like snow flakes; they all look similar, but when you look closer they have subtle differences. Treatment is based on the results of previous patients (research) with similar fractures. Research is the foundation, but there is no substitute for experience.

We are fortunate to benefit from the experience of Dr. Noel Van Ness, an Orthopedic Surgeon. He retired from his private practice 3 years ago and now supervises our management of Orthopedic injuries. He is available on Wednesday afternoons by appointment for formal consultation. Patient's that require surgery are referred to other Orthopedic Physicians in Redding.

At HTMC we have splints, crutches, x-ray, casting materials, and Cortisone for injections, etc.