Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about fractures:

1. Am I at high risk for fractures? Do I need to take precautions against osteoporosis or other conditions?
   
   
2. Is there a difference between a “broken bone” and a “fracture”?
   
   
3. If I do not feel any pain, does this mean I have not fractured a bone?
   
   
4. What tests might I need to diagnose a fracture?
   
   
5. What do my test results show? What type of fracture do I have?
   
   
6. What are my treatment options?
   
   
7. How can a cast or splint help me?
   
   
8. Could I need surgery for my fracture?
   
   
9. How do I know if a fracture has healed?
   
   
10. If I fracture a bone, is it more likely to fracture or break in the future?
    
    
11. Are there treatments that can help strengthen my bones?
    
    
12. How can I prevent fractures in the future?