Bone Fracture Treatment

The bone has a solid structure, but sometimes it bends toward the outside. If these forces are high enough, the bone will break like a plastic film after some time. A bone fracture can occur in several forms (transverse, longitudinal, multiply). The severity of this fracture usually depends on the amount of force on the bone. If this force is only slightly higher than the threshold of bone tolerance, the bone may be cracked but not fractured. The bones will be crushed if the forces involved are intense (such as force from an accident or firing bullets). Treatment for bone fracture is to treat this fracture in various ways, such as the use of plaster or bone immobilization using surgery.

Duration of Surgery

Improving bone fracture depends on the severity of the fracture and your commitment to treatment which can last from several weeks to several months. The pain usually disappears before full bone repair. Even after separating the bonesetter or fracturing, it may be necessary to restrict your activities to repair the bone sufficiently for normal activities. During the recovery period, you are likely to have weakened muscle strength at the site of the fracture, but there are certain exercises that can help you regain muscle and joint strength and flexibility.

Bone Fracture and Related Paraclinics

Your doctor will make an accurate measure to understand your general condition and obtain information about the severity of the damage. He will talk to you about how this injury occurs, symptoms and your medical history. The most common way to measure bone fractures is to use X-rays. Likely, your doctor will use X-ray imaging to measure fracture. Through this way, he can see if the bone is healthy or broken. It is also possible to determine what kind of fractures it is and exactly in which part of the bone is located.

Postoperative Care Regarding Bone Fracture

Treatment for bone fractures can be done in many ways, many of which do not involve surgical procedures, and only try to maintain bone stability to improve bone. However, if your doctor diagnoses, you may need to immobilize your bone through surgery. Fracture treatment methods include plaster, functional brace, elasticity, external immobilization, open surgery for internal immobilization. Due to the fact that the common types of fracture treatment (such as gypsum and functional brace) do not require special care and are prescribed by the doctor, here, we will speak about surgical treatment.

Before Bone Fracture Surgery

It may be necessary to avoid eating and drinking before surgery. Share this with your doctor. You should discuss all your medications and supplements with your doctor, as it may be necessary to avoid using some of these medications. Such drugs include blood-rich drugs such as aspirin, which may need to be avoided.

The Process of Bone Fracture Surgery

In external immobilization, metal screws or beads are placed in the upper and lower parts of the broken bone and, on the other hand, they attach to metal bridges. It keeps the bones in a desirable position to improve.

In internal immobilization, the broken parts of the bone are first restored to their original state and then held together by using metal screws or a metal plate. The bones may also be held together by using a metal rod that passes through the bone. This surgery is usually performed in the anesthetic state, but sometimes spinal anesthesia and even local anesthetic may be used. Also, internal immobilization, depending on the severity of the fracture, can take up to several hours.

After Bone Fracture Surgery

After practice, note the following:

• Avoid touching the surgical site and remind others.
• Keep the surgical site covered.

When discharged from the hospital, note the following:

• Once upon a time, get up and walk and walk.
• Listen to your physiotherapist’s recommendations.

Important Points about Surgery

Possible risks include:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Negative reaction to anesthesia
• Blood clotting