Treatment of the fracture involves repositioning the bone, immobilizing and recovering movements that can be performed conservatively or surgically.
The time it takes to recover from a fracture will depend on the type of fracture and the person’s bone regeneration ability, but this is what you can do to recover more quickly from a fracture.
Preservative treatment of the fracture may be performed by
The individual should remain immobilized in the fracture area for approximately 20 to 30 days, but this time may be longer if the individual is elderly, osteopenia or osteoporosis, for example.
Physical treatment of fractures involves mobility of the affected joint after removal of the gypsum or immobilization splint.Physical therapy should be performed daily and the goal should be to increase the range of motion of the joint and gain muscle strength.
After a full recovery and according to medical advice, it is recommended to rely on regular physical activity and consumption of calcium-rich foods, to ensure bone strengthening.Read more tips by watching this video:
Surgical treatment of the fracture should be performed when there is
Surgery should be performed as soon as possible and then the individual should remain immobilized for a few more days, the dressing should be changed weekly and if the individual has plaque and screw, it should be evaluated when to remove these devices.
Pharmacological treatment of fractures may be based on:
This drug treatment should last an average of 15 days, but may take longer, depending on the person’s needs.
See also: How to recover faster from a fracture.