Best Diagnosis and Treatment of Bone Fractures in Aurangabad

A broken bone or bone fracture occurs when a force exerted against a bone is stronger than the bone can bear. This disturbs the structure and strength of the bone, and leads to pain, loss of function and sometimes bleeding and injury around the site.

There are different types of bone fractures. Some are more severe than others, depending on the strength and direction of the force, the particular bone involved, and the person’s age and general health. Common bone fractures include the wrist, ankle and hip. Hip fractures occur most often in older people.

Broken bones take around four to eight weeks to heal, depending on the age and health of the person and the type of break.

Diagnosis and treatment of bone fractures

Doctors can diagnose bone fractures with x-rays. They may also use CT scans (computed tomography) and MRI scans (magnetic resonance imaging).

Broken bones heal by themselves – the aim of medical treatment is to make sure the pieces of bone are lined up correctly. The bone needs to recover fully in strength, movement and sensitivity. Some complicated fractures may need surgery or surgical traction (or both).

Depending on where the fracture is and how severe, treatment may include:

• Splints – to stop movement of the broken limb
• Braces – to support the bone
• Plaster cast – to provide support and immobilise the bone
• Traction – a less common option
• Surgically inserted metal rods or plates – to hold the bone pieces together Pain relief.