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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.
What casualty is a bone protruding from his lower arm?
The casualty is most likely experiencing an open fracture, where the bone has broken through the skin. It is important to seek immediate medical attention to prevent infection and further injury. In the meantime, the affected arm should be stabilized and the wound covered with a sterile dressing to reduce the risk of complications.
Should a fracture be washed?
A bone fracture should definitely be washed, but this is not a process that is done at home. If you are suffering from a bone fracture, immediatly seek treatment at an emergency room. ER staff will clean and set the fracture for you.
What is the Restoration of a fracture or dislocation to its normal anatomic position?
Reduction is the process of restoring a fracture or dislocation to its normal anatomical position. This is often done manually by a healthcare professional to align the bones correctly. Once the reduction is achieved, the bone may be stabilized to aid in the healing process.
How long after a fracture should you do PE?
about 1 month
What should avoid if you have an open fracture?
Surgery should not be delayed as there is a risk of infection
Should you be using stabilized Chlorine in your pool everyday or is the Granular better?
Use stabilized chlorine only so long as stabilizer level (cyanuric acid level) in pool is within the recommended range of 50-80ppm.
How can the word stabilized be used in a sentence?
Vegetable prices were increasing everyday last month but now they have stabilized. After the earthquake the tower was damaged badly but now it had been stabilized.
If there is a hairline fracture in your foot should it be wrapped?
no it should be in a special shoe and you would be an crutches i have had it done to me
If facial injuries are severe a what fracture should be assumed?
Cervical Spine.
When can you jog after a tibia fracture?
Bone healing takes about 8 weeks, but can vary depending upon your age and other factors. You should ask your doctor when you should jog after sustaining any type of fracture.
What is a simple fracture and a compound fracture?
a fracture in which skin is intact at site of fracture is a closed fracture or simple fracture whereas compound fracture or an open fracture is a fracture in which the skin is perforated and there is an open wound down to the site of the fracture.
