Fractures and broken bones are actually considered the same thing by medical professionals, although there are different types. No matter what you call it, Dr. Dear’s goal is to get your fracture healed and restore your motion and function as quickly as possible.
There are many types of fractures that can happen to people of all ages.
Fracture treatment includes restoring proper alignment, healing the affected bone, and restoring mobility. It is important to consider the importance of maintaining strength and motion while the fracture heals. There are different treatments for fractures, including:
Thanks to modern medicine, treating broken bones is easier than ever. Many fractures are treated with hardware that is placed inside the body to help support the bone structure. This is known as stabilization. For fractures on long, tubular bones such as the femur or humerus, titanium rods are typically used. For more complicated fractures and those on smaller bones, a mixture of plates and screws can be used for stabilization. Finally, if a fracture occurs through the hip or shoulder joint, sometimes these are treated with total or partial joint replacements.
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