Fracture is the separation of bone into two or more parts.
They are classified into different types, such as open and closed fracture. The
first type is more challenging and it creates a lot of problems for the
physicians. In earlier time, we had limited technologies for fracture
treatment. Most of the broken bones are treated by splinting and casting. These
are proven reliable methods though and they are widely used treatments in the
past and until now. But these are not the only treatments available for fractured
bones. We have so many other technologies in medical science now which are
available for us. For complicated fractures, splinting and casting method are
not appropriate. They need to be surgically treated.
In open fractures, the bones may break into several parts
which are placed together and their alignment is set. These broken parts are
pinned up by removable pins surgically so that they can heal properly. These
pins can be removed later.
In a comminuted fracture, permanent hardware is used for
support. Metallic plates and rods are used as hardware support. During this
type of surgery, the patient will feel stiffness and lot of pain. This is why
it is only advised when no other option is available.
Doctors advise patients to take foods rich in calcium,
protein and vitamin D for faster healing of the fractured bone. It would be
better to consult a dietitian for planning a balanced diet rich in calcium and
vitamin D needed for your body. In addition to that, some medicines are also
recommended so that the healing process becomes faster.
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