Other Treatments of the Fracture

In the other treatment of fractured bones, there are four common methods available.
1-SLINGS: Either triangular bandage or collar and cuff (covered lengths of foam tied with plastic fastenings)

2-CASTS:     Either original or lightweight. It can be weight bearing or non weight bearing.

3-INTERNAL FIXATION:   Screws, nails, pins, plates or wire can be used singularly or in any combination to achieve bony fixation and stability. The use of surgical techniques such as these often mean that rehabilitation of surrounding structures can begin that much earlier because the fracture site is held firmly. This aids recovery and helps avoid many associated complications.

4-EXTERNAL FIXATION: This group includes a variety of wires and supports sited outside the body that hold the broken bone together.

Treating fractured bones inevitably involves immobilizing the injured site to enable healing of the broken bone to occur. People have experienced some kind of bone fracture in their lifetime, whether treated or untreated. These can sometimes be in the form of a hairline fracture, or even a major break. Either way, fracturing a bone is no laughing matter, even if it's your funny bone.