At Your Appointment

Bone Fracture Appointment Guide

Ask the right questions at your next doctor’s appointment. Answer two questions below to personalize your appointment guide.

Has the doctor diagnosed you or your loved one with bone fracture?
1. Yes, diagnosed
2. No, undiagnosed
Will this appointment be an in-office visit or an online/telehealth appointment?
1. In-office visit
2. Online/telehealth appointment

Top Questions Your Doctor May Ask You About Bone Fracture If you’re having a telehealth appointment, it's helpful to keep these things in mind. Test your computer or smartphone to make sure you can log in without difficulties. Since the doctor can’t examine you in person, be very specific about your symptoms. Print this appointment guide or write down your questions so you remember what to ask, and consider having someone sit with you to listen in. Have your medicines with you so you can show the doctor the labels and doses, and if you are interested in a specific treatment, be sure to ask about it.

Please describe the symptoms and issues you’re having that led you to schedule this online appointment. Start at the beginning of this current episode and tell me how and when things have changed and progressed.
Has your pain improved? What number would you give your pain on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the worst pain you have ever had?
How does it feel when you move it?
Are you able to perform all your daily activities? Are there any you have trouble doing?
Are you having problems with swelling, stiffness, numbness or tingling?
Describe how the injury happened. What did you feel or hear during the injury?
Rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the worst pain you have ever had?
Did the pain start immediately or has it been gradually getting worse?
What other symptoms besides pain are you experiencing? Any swelling, stiffness, numbness, or tingling? How severe are these symptoms?
Were there any other injuries related to this incident? Did you remain conscious?
What makes the pain or other symptoms better or worse?
How well is your medication controlling your pain?
What new symptoms are you experiencing?
Have you recently started a new activity or exercise? Have you increased the intensity of an existing activity?

Top Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Bone Fracture Many people forget to ask important questions at their doctor's appointments. You may want to print or write these questions down before your appointment so you remember to get the answers you need.