Trauma and Fracture Care
In fractures and dislocations, the aim is to heal the bone in the right position, preserve joint function and help the patient return to daily life as soon as possible.
In this section you will find information ranging from casts and splints to surgical fixation, and from hip fractures in older adults to the recovery process.
- Fracture and Dislocation Treatment In fractures and dislocations, the aim is to heal the bone in the right position and preserve joint function. Treatment ranges from a cast to surgical fixation.
- Fracture Fixation with Plates, Screws, Nails and Fixators In fractures that need surgery, the bone fragments are placed in the right position and held with plates, screws, nails or a fixator until they heal.
- Hip Fractures in Older Adults: Closed PFN Surgery Hip fractures in older people need prompt treatment. Closed fixation with a PFN aims to get the patient back on their feet quickly.
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Is Bone Health Only About Calcium? Vitamin D, Exercise and Diet
Drinking milk alone is not enough for healthy bones. How calcium, vitamin D, protein, exercise and lifestyle protect your bones.
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How Does a Broken Bone Heal? Stages of Fracture Healing and What Speeds It Up
How does a broken bone repair itself? Clot, callus and remodelling stages, healing times and causes of delayed union.
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Why Does a Wrist Fracture Cast Reach the Elbow? Cast Care and Duration
Why a wrist fracture cast extends to the elbow, how long it stays on, and which signs mean you should see a doctor straight away.
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Do Plates and Screws Need to Be Removed After Fracture Surgery? Who and When
Plates and screws from fracture surgery are not always removed. When are they taken out, how long after surgery, what are the risks, and are MRI scans or airports a problem?