What are the risks of broken bones? If not treated properly, it could be handicapped. Check how to prevent and maintain : PPTVHD36

Broken bones, although not fatal But improper treatment can lead to permanent disability. which causes most fractures usually from road accidents Including doing activities that use the body as well like playing sports or wild party tourism without being as careful as they should be during this festival of fun like Songkran Therefore, you should be careful not to break your bones.

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Fracture Complications

Bone Fracture is a health problem that should be properly diagnosed and properly treated. To prevent the occurrence of these potential complications.

• deformed bones
• The movement of that organ is reduced.
• disabled

Fracture risk factors by age

Fractures can occur at any age. can be divided according to high risk factors, namely

1.) younger general group The bones are still strong. The most common causes are road accidents or falls, which are injuries caused by violence.

2.) elderly group This group of patients will have weak bone strength. and have osteoporosis as well As a result, bones are easily fractured from normal daily activities such as walking and slipping. It is also at risk of complications easily followed.

broken bone warning sign

After an accident with a high tendency to fracture If you have any of the following symptoms, you should see a doctor:

• a deformed arm or leg
• unable to move or movement injured organs
• A rustling sound in the bones (crepitance)

2 fracture treatment guidelines

Your doctor will determine how to treat your broken bone. Can be divided into 2 methods as follows

1.) Non-surgical treatment

Most of these treatments are Using a splint That organ is usually used on the lower arm or leg bones. and can also be used to fix deformities in children or weight pulling It is applied to the femoral bone or in case of a traction of the muscle.

2.) Surgical treatment

This treatment uses a small wound fixation method. which even moves immediately following surgery But must refrain from heavy use for regarding 1-2 months, including may have to wear a splint for another period It consists of fixing the bone with 3 different types of equipment as appropriate:

• Core iron is commonly used to treat fractures in the middle of the bone such as the upper arm, thigh and lower leg.
• The iron and plate are perforated and the fixing screws are inserted. It is often used following chiropractic to hold the bone in place.
• exoskeleton It is inserted into the bone away from the fracture site on both sides of the fracture. The bone is then pulled into place and an external skeleton is assembled to hold the bone in place. This device is for closed wound use only.

Beware of accidents-Calcium is an important factor in bone protection.

Accident precautions and exercise in balance It is considered the best solution to the major cause of fractures. because it solves the problem at its root However, for people aged 40-50 years and above, the accumulation of calcium within the body naturally decreases. Causing the strength of the bones to begin to decrease followed by Therefore, people in this group should increase the amount of calcium in the body appropriately. By eating food from all 5 food groups, especially milk, low-fat dairy products small fish bones This is considered a group of foods that are high in calcium. Or you can choose to supplement with calcium and vitamin D. A helper to increase the absorption of calcium into the body better.

Thank you information from: Paolo Hospital and Bangkok Hospital

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