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A fracture is a break in your bone. Fractures can happen in any bone of your body. The common symptoms of a fracture include pain, swelling and decreased movements. Fractures usually occur after an injury but in rare instances a fracture can occur with trivial trauma, or sometimes even in the absence of any trauma. Most of the fractures heal on their own with conservative methods with a splint. However, your surgeon may advise you to undergo surgery in the following instances:
Severely displacement of the fracture
Compound fracture (associated with an overlying wound)
Associated with injury to nerve or blood vessels
In cases of non-union or mal-union
To restore early mobility
FAQs
How does the surgeon fix my fracture? -
Depending on the fracture, the surgeon may use nails, plates, screws or pins to fix your fracture.
2. Will the fracture heal faster after the surgery? -
The fracture will heal at the same rate after the surgery; however the surgeon ensures that the alignment remains proper during the healing process.
3. What are the risks or side effects of the surgery? -
Loss of reduction, infection, injury to nerves / blood vessels, reduced range of motion are some of the complications
4. If I undergo surgery, will the fracture unite 100% ? -
Most of the times the fracture will unite without any complication; however sometimes complications like infection, delayed union or even non union can occur due to a variety of reasons.
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