Fracture management

 

Non-Surgical Treatment Options

  • Casting and Splinting
    1. Custom plaster or fiberglass casts for immobilization
    2. Splints and braces for stable fractures
  • Reduction of Fractures
    1. Closed reduction for realigning displaced bones
  • Functional Bracing
    1. Lightweight, custom-fit braces to allow controlled movement during healing
  • Pain Management
    1. Medications for pain relief and inflammation
    2. Non-invasive therapies (e.g., ice/heat therapy)
  • Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
    1. Strengthening and mobility exercises post-fracture
    2. Range-of-motion improvement programs
  • Bone Health Optimization
    1. Nutritional counseling for bone healing (calcium, vitamin D)
    2. Medications for bone health (e.g., bisphosphonates in osteoporosis-related fractures)

Surgical Treatment Options

  • Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
    1. Surgical realignment with plates, screws, or rods
  • External Fixation
    1. Stabilization using external frames for complex fractures
  • Intramedullary Nailing
    1. Rod insertion into the bone for long-bone fractures
  • Bone Grafting and Augmentation
    1. For non-union or severely damaged fractures
  • Arthroscopy-Assisted Fracture Repair
    1. Minimally invasive techniques for joint-related fractures

Pediatric Fracture Management

  • Specialized care for growth plate fractures
  • Child-friendly immobilization techniques

Complex and Chronic Fracture Care

  • Non-Union and Malunion Treatment
    1. Corrective surgery for improperly healed fractures
  • Management of post-traumatic arthritis
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