What is Fracture? Bones are living tissues with nerves, blood supply and marrow inside. When the bone is broken (called fracture), there is a lot of pain, bleeding from the bone and loss of function. Fractures of different bones have to be managed differently. Also the type of fractures influences the management of fractures. Types of Fractures: Closed Fractures: Closed fractures are those when the bone is broken but there are no cuts on the skin through which the bone can come out. Open Fractures: Open fractures are those broken bone is in contact with the external atmosphere. Open fractures have to be managed as an emergency because of the contamination occurring to the bone when in contact with al the bacteria in the air, ground etc., Most open fractures of the limbs need to be operated upon immediately after cleaning with antiseptics and clean solutions. As emphasized earlier, open fractures are emergencies and need to be operated soon to prevent infection. Infection of bones is persistent and sometimes can recur again & again. Fracture Management: The main aim of fracture management is to get near normal anatomy and return to previous level of activity as soon as possible. These goals are possible today with advanced equipments, better materials and highly qualified orthopedic surgeons. Plaster of Paris: Some fractures may be treated without surgery with only a plaster of Paris cast. This may be possible in some fractures of the wrist, shoulder, collar bone & foot fractures. But in all these …

May 1, 2023
Management of Fractures
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