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What procedure is generally a follow-up to a fracture repair?
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Immediately following surgical repair of a fracture, x rays may be again taken through the cast or splint to evaluate whether the rejoined pieces are in good position for healing.
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What does the body do after fracture repair?
Once the procedure for fracture repair is completed, the body begins to produce new tissue to bridge the fracture site and rejoin the broken pieces
What is usually performed to repair broken bones?
It is generally called reducing a fracture
Does an open procedure to repair a fracture mean that the fracture was an open fracture?
No, an open procedure does not necessarily mean that a fracture was an open fracture. An open procedure only means that the fracture pieces could not be adequately stabilized for optimal healing without surgical intervention.No, somrtimes a closed fracture is best treated by surgical or open means. Installing screws or rods or plates may be necessary even though the bone never broke through the skin.
How do you repair a comminuted fracture?
Generally ORIF is the prefferred method of TX for a comminuted FX, which is "open reduction internal fixation."
A hematoma usually forms at a fracture site?
Yes, it is the first part to repair a bone fracture. It is part one of four major events.
How is fracture repair accomplished?
Fracture repair is accomplished by means of applied traction , surgery, and immobilizing affected bones.
Who performs fracture repair?
Fracture repair is usually performed by an orthopedic surgeon, general surgeon, or family physician.
What is the purpose of fracture repair?
Fracture repair is required when there is a need for restoration of the normal position and function of the broken bone. Throughout the stages of fracture healing, the bones must be held firmly in the correct position
What is bone graft and what does it help?
A bone graft is a surgical procedure which is done to repair a bone fracture that is not healing properly or one that is detrimental to a person's life. It repairs the bone and makes it stronger.
What is involved in fracture repair?
Fracture repair is the process of rejoining and realigning the ends of broken bones, usually performed by an orthopedist, general surgeon, or family doctor.
The first cast is included in fracture repair?
yes
When is the risk of infection greater after fracture repair?
Infection can interfere with bone repair. This risk is greater in the case of a compound fracture (a bone fracture causing an open wound) where ideal conditions are present for severe streptococcal and staphylococcal infections
