MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, MS - Orthopaedics, Diploma in Spine & Reconstruction, Fellowship In Primary Joint Replacement, Fellowship in Arthroplasty and Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellowship in Revision Hip Surgery & Adult Reconstruction, Fellowship in Arthroplasty and Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopedic Doctor, Nagpur
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15 years experience
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A cast is used to keep the fracture site warm.
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Heat is not required in the healing process of a fractured bone. A cast is used on a fracture site to keep the bone in place while healing.
What is a greenstick fracture?
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In greenstick fracture, only one side of the bone gets fractured and results in bending of the bone. Such a type of fracture is seen mostly in children.
Osteoporosis can result in fractures.
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Osteoporosis is a condition where bone loss occurs and bones weaken gradually resulting in fractures. In fact, a fracture is a symptom of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is undetectable until a fracture occurs. The bones become so weak in osteoporosis that even a slight stress can cause a bone fracture.
Swelling is a symptom of fractures.
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Symptoms of bone fractures include swelling, alteration in shape of bone, the formation of bruise or bleeding over the fracture site and intense pain. Tingling and feeling of numbness are also experienced in a fractured limb as well as inability or limited ability to move the limb.
What is an open fracture?
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When a fractured bone pierces through the skin then the fracture is known as the open or compound fracture. Open fractures usually occur when a person has met with a road accident or any other situation where his/her body has to suffer massive stress. These results in not just bone fracture but also the fractured bone piercing through the skin due to impact.
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