Traumatic Fractures

Traumatic fractures are bone fractures that occur in certain parts of the body. These fractures can occur as a result of a strong blow or swift force applied to a specific area of ​​the body. traumatic fractures; It is usually seen in the legs, arms, feet and hand bones. These fractures can cause symptoms such as pain and swelling and can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. For the treatment of traumatic fractures, many different methods are used together to relieve the patient's pain and restore bone integrity with surgical operations.

Detailed information on what traumatic fractures are and how they occur will be given under the following headings:

• What are traumatic fractures and how do they occur?
• What are the symptoms of traumatic fractures?
• How are traumatic fractures diagnosed?
• What is the treatment for traumatic fractures?

What Are Traumatic Fractures and How Do They Occur?

Fractures that occur as a result of a sudden and severe blow to any part of the body are called traumatic fractures. These fractures occur when our bones are subjected to a force that exceeds their natural strength. For example, traumatic fractures can occur when a person falls, is involved in a vehicle accident, or receives a blow. Bones in the area exposed to such effects may break beacuse the force exceeds their physical endurance. Severity and extent of fractures may vary depending on the severity of the blow, the bone density of the region and the structure of the bones in the region.

Examples of traumatic fractures include; hip fracture as a result of falling, shoulder fracture as a result of a traffic accident, facial fracture as a result of tattooing, leg fracture as a result of injury and foot fracture during sports activity.

What Are the Symptoms of Traumatic Fractures?

Symptoms of traumatic fractures include:

• Sudden and severe pain
• Muscle contraction and loss of muscle control
• Swelling and bruising in the fractured area
• Deformation or irregularity in the fracture area
• Restriction or loss of movement in the fractured area
• Hardness or protrusion of cartilage fragments that can be felt on the surface in the fractured area
• If the fracture also affects a nerve or vessel, numbness or paralysis at the fracture site

How are traumatic fractures diagnosed?

Diagnosis for traumatic fractures is made by physical examination and radiological examinations. During the physical exam, the doctor examines the fracture site, assesses pain and tenderness, and checks joint movements. Radiological examinations are used to obtain images of the bones in the fracture area. These images help doctors determine the type of fracture, its extent, and treatment options. Sometimes other tests may be done to check the blood flow and the condition of the nerves at the fracture site.

What is the Treatment for Traumatic Fractures?

The treatment process of traumatic fractures may vary according to the severity and extent of the fracture and the characteristics of the affected bones. In general, the treatment process of traumatic fractures includes the following steps:

1. Pain control

The first step is to reduce the pain that occurs at the fracture site. For this purpose, painkillers or anesthesia can be used.

2. Replacing bone fragments

Bone fragments at the fracture site are replaced by surgical intervention or manual manipulation. This process is important to speed up the healing process of bone fragments.

3. Fixation of bone fragments

After the bone pieces are placed in place, various metal apparatus or magnetic fields are used to fix these pieces. These apparatuses keep the bone fragments close together and allow them to heal.

4. Rehabilitation treatment

Exercises and treatments performed to regain mobility and strength in the fracture area are called rehabilitation therapy. These treatments aim to regain the old mobility in the fracture area and accelerate the healing process.

5. Healing follow-up

The treatment process of traumatic fractures ends with monitoring the healing status of the bones and making the necessary arrangements. This step aims to restore the patients' mobility in the fracture area and to prevent the problems that occur in the fracture area.

6. Post-treatment of traumatic fractures

After the treatment of traumatic fractures, doctors usually check the reduction of pain and swelling at the fracture site and the placement of bone fragments close together. After treatment appears to be successful, doctors may recommend removal of the apparatus or magnetic field. In this process, rehabilitation treatments can also continue. Rehabilitation treatments may also include physical therapy, massage, and other methods of manipulation. These treatments are done to regain the mobility and strength in the fracture area. After the treatment is completed, full healing and old mobility can be regained in the fracture area. However, in some cases, limited mobility or pain may remain at the fracture site.