General procedure that covers various techniques to repair broken bones.
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Bone Fracture Repair
Bone fracture repair is a general term that covers a variety of surgical procedures used to treat broken bones. The choice of specific treatment will depend on the type of fracture, its location, and the age and health of the patient. The most common techniques include:
Closed reduction: The bone fragments are aligned manually without the need to make an incision.
Internal fixation: Plates, screws, nails, or rods are used to stabilize the fracture.
Bone graft: The patient's own bone or a bone substitute is used to fill the empty spaces in the fractured bone.
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Bone fracture repair is a procedure to heal broken bones using either conservative (non-surgical) or surgical methods. The goal is to properly align the fractured ends of the bone during the healing process. Fractures can be caused by falls, a direct blow, twisting injuries, or high-energy trauma.
Bone fracture repair is recommended for several types of fractures:
- Transverse fracture: A horizontal fracture line across the bone.
- Oblique fracture: An angled fracture line across the bone.
- Spiral fracture: A fracture line that spirals around the bone, caused by a twisting force.
- Comminuted fracture: A bone that breaks into three or more pieces.
- Open fracture (compound fracture): Bone fragments protrude through the skin.
- Stress fracture (hairline fracture): Small cracks in the bone from overuse or wear and tear.
Treatment depends on the severity and type of fracture. Non-surgical methods include the use of casts and splints for 4 to 6 weeks. A procedure called closed reduction, where a doctor gently manipulates the bones back into place without surgery, may be used for severely angled fractures. Surgical treatment is recommended for complex or open fractures and may involve the use of external fixation (metal pins and screws attached to a bar outside the skin) or intramedullary nails (implants placed inside the bone).