Bone fracture repair

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Fracture types (1)

Fracture, forearm - X-ray

$Bone fracture repair - series$

Bone fracture repair - series

Overview

Recovery

Risks

Bone fracture repair

Expectations after surgery:

The advantage of surgery is that it often allows early mobility and faster healing than nonsurgical treatment. The long-term prognosis depends on the severity of the fracture.

It not necessary to remove an internal fixation device unless it causes problems.

Convalescence:

The length of the hospital stay depends on factors such as the condition of the bone, the presence of infection, the state of the blood and nerve supply, and presence of other injuries. Most fractures heal by 6 to 12 weeks. Children's bones heal rapidly, usually in 6 weeks.

Review Date: 10/27/2004
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, M.D., M.S.C.E., Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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