What should I do if I have a fracture?

Written by Lv Yao

Orthopedics

Updated on September 17, 2024

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When a fracture occurs, temporary immobilization is needed to alleviate local pain and prevent further fractures during transfer. If there is an open wound, it should be bandaged and isolated from the external environment to prevent infection. If there are injuries to vital organs, life-saving measures should be administered immediately, followed by treatment of the fracture. Therefore, appropriate immobilization is necessary when a fracture occurs.

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Written by Lv Yao

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What is good to eat for fractures?

If a fracture occurs, it is recommended to start with a light diet, consuming easily digestible foods such as leafy greens and porridge to facilitate the recovery of gastrointestinal function. Once the condition stabilizes, you can add foods rich in protein and calcium, such as beef, eggs, bean products, and milk, which are all good sources of protein and calcium. It is advisable not to consume foods that are too high in fat as they can lead to weight gain and also interfere with the absorption of calcium.

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Written by Li Jie

Orthopedics

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Can you move with a fracture?

Regarding the question of whether fracture patients can move, we need to look at it from two aspects. We say that fracture patients can move and yet cannot move. Why do we say that fracture patients cannot move? Because after a fracture, we need effective reduction and fixation. After the fixation, the fractured area should not be vigorously moved, as the growth of the bone requires a stable environment. Therefore, we say that the fractured area should not move. However, we advocate movement for fractures. Why advocate movement? We can encourage performing activities with other parts of the body, and the distal part of the fractured limb can perform isometric muscle contractions and joint movements. Appropriate exercises are beneficial for reducing swelling locally, but the fractured area itself should be immobilized.

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Written by Li Jie

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Fracture symptoms

After a patient suffers a fracture, they generally experience common symptoms associated with the injury, such as pain and swelling at the site of the fracture, which are common symptoms that can appear with all injuries. At the same time, there are some symptoms specific to fractures, which include three distinct symptoms: First, deformity, meaning the external appearance of the fracture patient will change; Second, the sound and sensation of bone rubbing, for example, after a limb fracture, the two broken ends may produce a rubbing sound or sensation; Third, abnormal movement, meaning that after the fracture, the site of the fracture will exhibit a level of mobility and range of motion that is abnormal. These are the three specific symptoms of fracture patients.

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How to exercise with a patellar fracture?

After a patellar fracture occurs, through immobilization or surgical treatment, it's possible to actively contract the quadriceps early on to strengthen muscle exercise and avoid muscle atrophy. Ankle pump exercises can also be performed, which are beneficial for the contraction of the calf muscles in the lower limbs, can help prevent thrombosis, and aid in the recovery of function. After the removal of external fixation or once the wound has healed, one can actively flex the knee joint. For example, by sitting at the edge of the bed with the knee naturally hanging, the knee joint can be flexed to 90 degrees. If there is difficulty in bending, one can push the healthy limb backward against the injured limb to help bend the knee joint. For exercises exceeding 90 degrees, one can lie flat on the bed, then flex the hip joint while holding the thigh of the injured limb with both hands, and allow the knee joint to naturally bend through gravity. This exercise can help restore the flexion and extension functions of the knee joint.

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Symptoms of secondary lumbar vertebral fracture

It usually manifests as the patient experiencing significant lower back pain symptoms, and limited mobility in the lower back area, inhibiting walking. When the fracture is severe, it can cause damage to the patient's spinal nerves or cauda equina nerves, resulting in numbness, weakness, and pain in one or both lower limbs, and even weakness in extending the big toe or the ankle. The patient may feel a sensation of heat in the perineal region, and abnormalities in urination and defecation may occur, which in severe cases can lead to complete paralysis. These are common clinical symptoms of secondary lumbar spine fractures. Usually, a diagnosis can be confirmed with a regular X-ray, a local CT scan, and magnetic resonance imaging.