A fracture is a broken bone. Generally, any high force impact or stress can cause complete or partial fracture in the bone. In some cases, medical conditions such as osteoporosis and some types of cancer can lead to brittle bones.
A fracture varies depending on a person’s age and general health, and the severity of the injury. Common symptoms are
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Fracture procedure takes a maximum of 45 minutes to complete. Fracture treatment is a daycare procedure wherein patient can get discharged and go home early.
Healthy bones can withstand powerful impacts. However, under enough force, they may crack or break.
A fracture is generally diagnosed through radio-imaging techniques such as
Treatment of fracture may include realignment of bone and then providing it support so that it heals on its own and resumes normal functioning. The support is provided through a splint or a cast, which immobilizes the injured area to keep the bone in alignment while the bone heals.
Medicine such as painkillers and anti-inflammatory medicines are prescribed to relieve pain.
In some cases, traction is used to align the dislocated bones. It is often given using pulleys, strings, weights, and a metal frame are attached over or on the bed for traction. The purpose of traction is to stretch the muscles and tendons around the broken bone. This helps the bone ends to align and heal.
In some cases, mostly in major fractures, surgery may be needed to put broken bones back into place.
Factors that can affect bone healing:
There can be complications, such as:
Though fractures caused by high-impact injury may not be avoided. a person can reduce the risk of bone fractures through lifestyle changes.
Diet: Give your body an adequate supply of daily calcium. Milk, cheese, yogurt, banana, and dark green leafy vegetables are good sources of calcium.
Vitamin D: Sunlight, eggs, and oily fish are good source of vitamin D.
Exercises: Weight-training exercise can help improve muscle mass and bone density.
Balance: Consider balance training and physical therapy
Clutter removal: Make sure wires and cords don’t cross walkways.
Lights: Make sure your rooms all have good lighting.
Rugs: Use skid-free mats under any rugs you need.
Shoes: Wear shoes – not just socks.
Vision: Check your eyesight.
Make sure to get 1200 to 1500 milligrams (mg) of calcium each day. Also get 800 to 1000 international units (IU) of vitamin D. Foods which provide good sources of these nutrients are almonds, beans such as chickpeas, black beans and tofu. Dairy products such as milk and yogurt, eggs, vegetables such as broccoli, spinach and kale, and whole grains such as brown rice, oats and rye are also a good source of calcium.
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