Problem description: I accidentally suffered a serious fracture of my leg at work. I was sent to the hospital. After the examination, the doctor said that I would have an operation. Will there be any harm to the fracture operation?
Question date: 2020-09-28
Patient information: Age: 40 Gender: Female
One of the main disadvantages of fracture surgery is Incision and internal fixation will cause side damage to the blood circulation of the fractured end. Therefore, the healing speed of the fracture after surgery is generally slower than that of the natural growth of the fracture fixed by plaster, and the final nonunion rate is much higher. In this case, the bone fracture The most obvious.
Fractures are generally divided into two types: closed fractures and open fractures. There is no skin or mucous membrane rupture at the fracture site, and the fracture end is not connected to the outside world, which is called a closed fracture. There is a rupture of the skin or mucous membrane at the fracture, which is called an open fracture. According to the degree of fracture, it can be divided into: complete fracture of bone is called complete fracture, incomplete fracture of bone is called incomplete fracture, fracture refers to complete or partial fracture of the continuity of bone structure. It is more common in children and the elderly, and it also occurs in young and middle-aged people. Patients often have fractures at one site, and a few have multiple fractures. After timely and appropriate treatment, most patients can restore their original functions, and a few patients may have sequelae of varying degrees.
Recommendation: Patients with fractures need to choose conservative treatment or surgical treatment according to the situation. Surgery is an effective way to treat fractures.
Recommendations are for reference only. If the problem is serious, please go to the hospital for detailed inspection