Description
Familiarity with treatment:
Orthopedic Fracture Repair is a surgical procedure that’s used to fix a broken bone using metal screws, pins, rods, or plates to hold the bone in place. It’s a common procedure that orthopedic surgeons are familiar with. Procedure: The procedure involves the following steps:
- Anesthesia: The patient is put under anesthesia to numb the pain.
- Reduction: The surgeon repositions the broken bone pieces to their normal alignment.
- Internal Fixation: Metal screws, pins, rods, or plates are used to hold the bone pieces together.
- Closure: The incision is closed with stitches or staples.
Who is it suitable for?
Orthopedic Fracture Repair is suitable for patients who have broken bones that cannot heal properly without surgery. This includes fractures that are:
- Open fractures (where the bone punctures the skin)
- Displaced fractures (where the bone pieces are misaligned)
- Unstable fractures (where the bones may move before they heal)
Who is it not suitable for?
The procedure may not be suitable for patients who are in poor health and cannot withstand surgery. It’s also not suitable for fractures that can heal properly without surgery. Advantages:
- It can restore normal alignment and function of the bone.
- It can speed up the healing process.
- It can prevent complications associated with non-healing fractures.
Complications:
Like all surgeries, Orthopedic Fracture Repair carries some risks, including:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Pain
- Damage to nerves or blood vessels
- Non-union (where the bones do not heal)
- Malunion (where the bones heal in a wrong position)
Preoperative care:
Before the surgery, patients may need to:
- Undergo medical evaluations
- Stop taking certain medications
- Fast for a certain period
Postoperative care:
After the surgery, patients may need to:
- Take painkillers and antibiotics
- Use crutches or a wheelchair for a while
- Attend physical therapy sessions to restore function
- Follow up with the surgeon regularly to monitor healing.
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