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There are several factors that can affect the healing of a fracture. These include local factors, such as the type, location, and severity of the fracture, the stability of the fragments, and the presence of soft tissue injury; systemic factors, such as age, nutrition, activity level, nerve functionRead more
There are several factors that can affect the healing of a fracture. These include local factors, such as the type, location, and severity of the fracture, the stability of the fragments, and the presence of soft tissue injury; systemic factors, such as age, nutrition, activity level, nerve function, hormonal status, and comorbidities; and mechanical factors, such as the degree of movement and immobilization of the fracture site. Proper nutrition is also important for bone healing. Protein, vitamins C, D, and K, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc are all essential for bone formation and can accelerate the healing process.
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Complications of fractures can be classified into two categories: 1. Early and 2. Delayed. Early complications include wound healing problems, shock, fat embolism, compartment syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, thromboembolism (pulmonary embolism), disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, and infectionRead more
Complications of fractures can be classified into two categories:
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2. Delayed.
Early complications include wound healing problems, shock, fat embolism, compartment syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, thromboembolism (pulmonary embolism), disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, and infection. Delayed complications include delayed union and nonunion, avascular necrosis of bone, reaction to internal fixation devices, complex regional pain syndrome, and heterotrophic ossification.