Bone Fracture Surgery and Treatment

Bone Fracture Surgery And Treatments

A fracture is a broken bone. The bone can be partially broken from one side or completely broken into pieces Car Accidents, Falls, Twisting, Sports Injury are a few common reasons that cause fracture.

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Types of Fractures-

• Avulsion fracture – Is a muscle or ligament pulls on the bone
• Comminute fracture - The bone is broken into many pieces.
• Compression (crush) fracture - It occurs in the soft bone in the spine.
• Fracture dislocation - The join/s is dislocated and has a fracture.
• Greenstick fracture - In this type, the bone is partially broken from one side. This type of fracture is common among children as their bones are softer and elastic.
• Hairline fracture – Is also a partial fracture of the bone.
• Impacted fracture - when the bone is fractured, one fragment of bone goes into another.
• Intraarticular fracture - where the break extends into the surface of a joint
• Longitudinal fracture - the break is along the length of the bone.
• Oblique fracture - a fracture that is diagonal to a bone's long axis.
• Pathological fracture – In this type of fracture, the bones get weakened due to existing disease or condition
• Spiral fracture - a fracture where at least one part of the bone has been twisted.
• Stress fracture - more common among athletes. A bone breaks because of repeated stresses and strains.
• Torus (buckle) fracture - bone deforms but does not crack. More common in children. It is painful but stable.
• Transverse fracture - a straight break right across a bone.

Common Symptoms

Some of the common symptoms include-

Causes

Some of the common causes of Fracture include –

• Bad fall
• Automobile accident
• Underlying illness and conditions
• Stress

How to Prevent It

Below are some of the ways to prevent it-

• Include enough calcium in your diet - Calcium is important for keeping your bones strong. Milk, cheese, yoghurt, and dark green leafy vegetables are some of the sources of calcium.
• Intake of Vitamin D – Adequate amount of Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium. Sunlight is the best source for Vitamin D.
• Being physical active – Include physical activity in your routine to strengthen your bones. Exercise like skipping, walking, running, and dancing is a good way to stay physically active.