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Who performs fracture repair?
Fracture repair is usually performed by an orthopedic surgeon, general surgeon, or family physician.
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.
What is usually performed to repair broken bones?
It is generally called reducing a fracture
How is fracture repair accomplished?
Fracture repair is accomplished by means of applied traction , surgery, and immobilizing affected bones.
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 specific procedures are performed by orthopedic surgeons?
Some specific procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons include arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgery, bone grafting, fasciotomy, fracture repair, kneecap removal, and traction.
What preparation is necessary before fracture repair is performed?
blood and urine studies may be taken from the patient. X rays may follow this if not previously acquired
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
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
What are some foot and ankle procedures commonly performed by orthopedic surgeons?
Some of the most common foot and ankle procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons are carpal tunnel release, removal of support implant, repair of ankle fracture (bimalleolar type) and reapir fracture of ankle (fibula type). This information comes from applications for board certification from 1999 to 2003.
What procedure is generally a follow-up to a fracture repair?
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.
