what are the medical management of bone fracture?

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what are the medical management of bone fracture?

in tibia and fibula

2006-12-29 01:16:56 · 3 answers · asked by fairy 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries

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It depends on what type of fracture. The MD can perform casting, Internal / External Fixator.. to realign the bones so there can be union. After the surgery the patient should undergo Physical Therapy to restore function.

2006-12-29 01:21:59 · answer #1 · answered by ivandrake83 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The fibula is not weight bearing a fx is not serious. Fx of the tibia may require use of a plate screwed in place or some fx in young people might be merely casted.

2006-12-29 01:20:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

It will heal with complete rest. The danger is bone shattering with use of the limb.

2006-12-29 01:26:44 · answer #3 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋