You have been evaluated in the Olive View-UCLA Emergency Department today for your injury while _. Your evaluation, including an x-ray of your _, have revealed a fracture of your _. Your __has been splinted in the ER.
Please rest, ice, and elevate your __to control pain and inflammation. Please take Tylenol of Motrin as needed for pain. Take vicodin for as needed for severe pain. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking vicodin.
Please follow up with your primary care physician as needed. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one. If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this paper list or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance.
Please follow up with an orthopedic surgeon in about 1 week. You can go to your primary care doctor or follow up with the referral we have given you. Please call (818) 364-3676 if you do not receive a call for your appointment time.
Return to the ER immediately for worsening or uncontrolled pain, numbness or weakness to your _, color change to your _, or for any other concerning symptoms.
Thank you for choosing Olive View-UCLA for your care.
