What types of treatment methods can heal a fracture?
The doctor will likely use an X-ray to verify the diagnosis of the fracture. The treatment ways can be the following based on the type of fracture:
- Non-surgical treatments include: cast immobilization, functional cast or brace and traction.
- External Fixation
During this operation, the surgeon places metal pins or screws into the broken bone above and below the fracture site. These tools are connected to a metal bar outside the skin. This device can help stabilize and hold the bones in the proper position while they heal. - Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
In this type of operation, the surgeon first repositions the bone fragments into their normal alignment. The fragments might be held together with special screws or by attaching metal plates to the outer surface of the bone. Alternatively, the surgeon might insert rods down through the center of the bone to hold the fragments together.
