How is left scapula fracture treated?

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Scapular comminuted fracture is the continuity of the phalanges of the scapula, which is broken due to external force. If not taken promptly and effectively, the consequences will be very serious. It will lead to the right limb disability. It will happen in all ages. Relatively speaking, the incidence rate of the elderly is relatively high. I have a friend's father who is over 50 years old. Some time ago, he accidentally fell down on a motorcycle, causing comminuted fracture of the left scapula. Let's take a look at the following.

How is left scapula fracture treated?

First: in the usual treatment plan, the doctor will choose plaster fixation to connect the broken bones. Maybe this treatment method can relieve the pain of the patients in the early stage of treatment, but plaster is soft, just fixed the bone on the original basis. If plaster is used for a long time, it will make the joints stiff and unable to bend, which may bring a lot of inconvenience to later life.

Second: of course, if you want the wound to heal faster, in the case of often and the body can accept, you can also use the surgical treatment. Through the operation, open reduction will be splint bone into the body. The advantage of surgical treatment is that it can move the limbs earlier, for functional recovery

Third: relatively speaking, it is better to use splint external fixation and reduction, supplemented by external application of Chinese herbal medicine to connect the bone. If it is not too serious, it can be connected in 3 days. When the bone is connected, the pain is significantly reduced, and then it can be cured after 15 to 20 days of medication and maintenance. If it is serious, it may be a little longer. There will be no sequelae.

matters needing attention

To carry out systematic and reasonable functional exercise, accelerate fracture healing, maximize the recovery of limb function, and prevent limb disuse atrophy and joint contracture; Drink plenty of water and don't eat food that is not good for digestion. Bone soup can supplement calcium, but don't drink too much. Perineum hinders bone healing