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How long will a cast have to stay on a fibula-malleolus fracture on a 58 year old female with no osteoporosis?
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What is the reason for a fracture not to heal?
Local radiotherapy for a tumour can delay fracture repairs If the bone ends are not firmly fixed by a cast low calcium diet or bone density due to osteoporosis:-usually in elderly
What happens if you cast a fracture too soon?
the fracture will not heal properly.
How long will you wear a cast after a hairline fracture?
How long a cast is on depends on the location of the hairline fracture. In sensitive areas the cast will need to be worn longer.
If you have a stress fracture are you put into a cast?
Stress fracture in ArmA stress fracture within the arm will most likely result in a cast or a removable splint.Stress fracture in LegA stress fracture within the leg will usually result in a walking boot and crutches if it is extremely painful.
Do you treat a dislocation the same way you treat a fracture?
No, a broken bone can include surgery while a fracture can include a cast for the body to heal the fracture itself.
Why there is stiffness of joints after fracture?
A person that has a fracture will usually have a cast for a few weeks. After the cast is taken off, the joints will feel stiff. This is because the muscles have not been moving as much as they did before the fracture. With therapy, the stiffness will go away.
What are some examples of fracture aftercare?
cast change, medication adjustments, follow-up care after fracture treatment
The first cast is included in fracture repair?
yes
Do all hairline fractures need casts?
Yes..You Can Get A Cast For Just A Hairline Fracture It Still Means You Have A Fracture (break) And A Cast Will Be Used To Mend The Bones because however serious It Is The Fracture Will Need To Be Mended Hope This Helps
First aid case of joint fracture?
cast or split
What is the first step to healing a fracture?
wrap it up in a cast
What are the usual treatments for a fracture?
Xrays and a cast or air cast. Icing for serveral weeks and cast for 6 weeks.
