- Physiotherapy after fracture restores mobility
- Surgery may be indicated to treat fractures
- Medicines can help recovery
The treatment for fracture consists of the repositioning of the bone, immobilization and recovery of movements that can be done conservatively or surgically.
The time to recover from a fracture will depend on the type of fracture and the individual's bone regeneration capacity, but here's what you can do to recover from a fracture faster.
The conservative treatment of the fracture can be done through:
- Fracture reduction, which consists of bone repositioning by the orthopedic doctor; Immobilization, which consists of placing the plaster or plaster cast in the region of the fracture.
The individual should remain with the region of the fracture immobilized for about 20 to 30 days, but this time may be longer if the individual has advanced age, osteopenia or osteoporosis, for example.
Physiotherapy after fracture restores mobility
Physiotherapeutic treatment for fractures consists of returning the mobility of the affected joint after removing the plaster or immobilizing splint. Physiotherapy should be performed daily and the goal should be to increase the range of motion of the joint and to gain muscle strength.
After complete recovery and according to medical advice, it is recommended to bet on regular physical activity and consumption of calcium-rich foods, to ensure the strengthening of bones. See other tips by watching this video:
Surgery may be indicated to treat fractures
Surgical treatment for fracture should be performed when there is:
- Intra-articular fracture, when the fracture occurs in the bony extremities that are inside the joint; Comminuted fracture, when the broken bone breaks into 3 parts or more; Exposed fracture, when the bone reaches to pierce the skin.
The surgery should be done as soon as possible and after that the individual should remain immobilized for a few more days. The dressing should be changed weekly, and if the individual has a plate and screw, it should be evaluated when to remove these devices.
Medicines can help recovery
Drug treatment for fractures can be based on:
- Analgesic, such as Paracetamol to decrease pain; Anti-inflammatory, such as Benzitrat or Diclofenac Sodium, to control pain and inflammation; Antibiotic, such as cephalosporin, to prevent infections in the event of an open fracture.
This drug treatment should last an average of 15 days, but it can be longer, according to the individual's needs.
See also: How to recover from a fracture faster.
