Trauma and fracture surgery

Internal fixation of bones to treat fractures

Internal fixation of bones to treat fractures

Internal fixation of long bones is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing bone fractures by holding the broken ends together using implants such as plates, screws and rods. The newly broken bone needs to be kept in a stable position in its correct place until healing is achieved. In cases of simple fractures, the splint ensures that, but for complex fractures, we need to implant a metal plate and fix it with screws with …

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Shoulder fracture treatment - return of the joint to normal

Shoulder fracture treatment - return the joint to normal

Shoulder fracture treatment is usually done conservatively without resorting to surgery. Treatment varies according to the type of fractures in the shoulder joint. Treatment may be for clavicle fractures or for shoulder dislocation. The treatment of a shoulder fracture treatment depends on the location and severity of the fracture and on the age of the patient as well, so treatment may sometimes be for some types of fractures…

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Treatment of skull fracture in children in detail

Treatment of skull fracture in children in detail

Treatment of a skull fracture in children depends on the severity of the head bone injury and brain damage. The treatment is either conservative or surgical. The skull fracture is one of the most common types of skull fractures in children. The treatment of a skull fracture in children should be quick and direct after a head injury, especially when symptoms of a brain injury appear. How to treat a skull fracture in adults...

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Cover image of a femur fracture

femur fracture; Your comprehensive guide

The femoral fracture is one of the serious fractures that require emergency treatment, given that the femur is the strongest bone in the body, so the fracture often occurs in it due to strong trauma. A fracture of the femur poses a threat to human life, especially the elderly. You should not hesitate for a single moment to think about first aid for patients with femur fractures. Continue in this article to learn more …

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Femoral neck fracture; management and prevention

Femoral neck fracture; How to diagnose and deal with it

The fracture of the neck of the femur is called the fracture of death due to the many complications that occur in it, and it is one of the common fractures, especially in the elderly, so caution must be exercised in its diagnosis and treatment. The neck of the femur is located under the femoral head and between the trochanters (the greater and lesser trochanter) within the thigh joint, i.e. the neck of the femur is located inside the intracapsular capsule within the acetabular hollow, so …

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Treatment of skull fracture in adults step by step

Treatment of skull fracture in adults step by step

Treatment of a skull fracture in adults is usually simple, except when the head injury is severe, the brain is damaged, and serious complications such as brain bleeding occur, then the treatment must be surgical. The treatment of skull fracture in adults includes two types of treatment, namely conservative treatment and surgical treatment, and one of them is chosen depending on the symptoms and signs present and their severity, and after evaluation …

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Rib fracture treatment - conservative or surgical

Rib fracture treatment - conservative or surgical treatment

The treatment of broken ribs in the rib cage includes two types of treatment: conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Rib fractures in the chest are usually treated conservatively without resorting to surgery. The treatment of a rib fracture treatment differs from the treatment of other bone fractures in the body because a splint cannot be used to treat a rib fracture because the broken rib …

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Skull fractures - the main symptoms and methods of treatment

Skull fractures - the most important symptoms and methods of treatment

Skull fractures are fractures that occur due to injury to the bones in the head. A skull fracture is one of the most dangerous fractures in adults because this fracture may cause bleeding within the brain. Skull fractures include fractures of the cranial bones and facial bones, and they often occur as a result of strong trauma to the head. Skull fractures may occur due to falls or car accidents …

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Elbow fractures article from diagnosis to treatment

elbow fractures (elbow); Symptoms and methods of treatment

Elbow fractures or elbow joint fractures are common bone fractures that cause pain and swelling. Early diagnosis and treatment helps prevent complications that affect a patient's quality of life. You can break a bone anywhere in the body. But elbow or elbow fractures are among the most frequent fractures among children and adults as a result of the use of vital ...

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Rib cage fracture - ways to treat it without surgery

Fracture of the rib cage - ways to treat it without surgery

Rib cage fracture is the breaking of one of the breast bones due to a strong blow to the ribs. Rib fractures are among the most common injuries in the rib cage, and the treatment of a rib fracture rarely requires surgery. The fracture of the rib cage fracture often affects athletes who are subjected to numerous and direct shocks to the chest wall, and it is rare in children due to the flexibility of the…

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