After a fracture, patients often experience pain that can interfere with many aspects of their lives. The way in which the pain is managed and treated will vary depending on the nature of the fracture and the severity of symptoms.
Modern-day bone fractures are not uncommon and you may have seen many individuals walking around with a cast or brace on their arm or leg.
While it’s always best to avoid the risk of getting a fracture in the first place, there are some things that you can do to keep your bones strong and healthy. Be sure to work out regularly, maintain a healthy weight, and eat nutritious foods. Fractures require treatment to protect them from infection and injury, including surgery in some cases where a bone has cracked through skin. A simple fracture may not require invasive treatment, but they are still prone to infection so it is best if they are immobilized with casts, slings or braces before being treated. Post fracture rehab is an important part of the healing process for patients who have experienced a fracture as part of their injuries