Q—-Which treatment is best for bone fracture?
Ans- According to DR LAVESH AGRAWAL MS ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON (GOLD MEDALIST)
Diagnosis and treatment of bone fractures
1-Splints – to stop movement of the broken limb.
2-Braces – to support the bone.
3-Plaster cast – to provide support and immobilise the bone.
4-Traction – a less common option.
5-Surgically inserted metal rods or plates – to hold the bone pieces together.
Pain relief.
Q-How long does a fractured bone take to heal?
How Long Does a Fracture Take to Heal?
Ans-
Most fractures heal in 6-8 weeks, but this varies tremendously from bone to bone and in each person based on many of the factors discussed above. Hand and wrist fractures often heal in 4-6 weeks whereas a tibia fracture may take 20 weeks or more.
