FRACTURE IN BANGALORE
A fracture is an injury to the skeleton or bones of the human body. Fractures can happen in a variety of accidents whether at home or at work, and giving proper initial treatment and aftercare is very important to ensure proper recovery of the bone involved.
Expert and low cost fracture treatment in Bangalore can be found at the Bangalore Genesis Hospital.
However, in cases of emergency, these are a few tips you should practice:
- Signs and symptoms of fractures include swelling, redness, pain, and a loss of related muscle control. If you happen to fracture yourself, you should try to keep as still as possible before getting to a certified doctor.
- If there is a suspected fracture, splinting a fractured limb in the position it was injured is a useful technique to transport the injured person to the nearest medical center for confirmation and treatment.
- Elevation of the fractured part will decrease blood flow to the injured area.
- Applying ice to the fractured part will also help reduce the pain and swelling.
- For neck and spine injuries, first-aiders sometimes apply a neck collar for immobilization purposes.
At our hospital, fracture treatment in Bangalore includes the following:
- Diagnosis of the fracture through X-rays and other diagnostic tests.
- Splinting a limb fracture with padded pieces of fiberglass/plaster and elastic wrap to immobilize it, including the joints above and below the fracture. This prevents further movement and aggravation of the injury.
- After a few days, the splint is removed and a circumferential cast around the fractured area is put in place. This is performed after initial edema or swelling at the fractured site has subsided. A circumferential cast that is put too early will cause a buildup of pressure in the affected area, which creates potential for tissue damage and increased pain.
For more serious fractures, surgery is part of the fracture treatment in Bangalore. If the orthopedic surgeon is concerned that the bones will not heal in a properly aligned manner after the cast is set, an operation known as reduction will be performed.
Fracture Reduction is a type of surgery performed under anesthesia. The bones are shifted to realign them before a cast is placed. Sometimes, this is done with the help of metal hardware. Closed reduction occurs without any incision to the skin, while open reduction involves the insertion of pins, plates, and metal rods into the bone to hold the bone in place.
Fracture Reduction Surgery in Bangalore
at Genesis Hospital
Potential complications involved in a fracture reduction are:
After undergoing fracture treatment in Bangalore, physiotherapy is recommended to regain mobility and to rebuild muscle strength.
For appointments and consultations at the Bangalore Genesis Hospital, please call 9845543015.
