Conservative Management of Fractures
Conservative Management of Fractures at SCOT
At SCOT, we offer conservative management options for certain types of fractures. Our team of experienced orthopedic surgeons and healthcare professionals will assess each patient’s condition and develop a personalized treatment plan that promotes optimal healing and minimizes complications.
Types of Fractures Suitable for Conservative Management:
- Colles’ Fracture: A fracture of the distal radius bone in the wrist, typically occurring when a person falls onto an outstretched hand.
- Scaphoid Fracture: A fracture of the scaphoid bone in the wrist, often occurring due to a fall onto an outstretched hand.
- Boxer’s Fracture: A fracture of the metacarpal bone in the hand, typically occurring due to a punch or direct blow to the hand.
- Stress Fractures: Small cracks in bones, often caused by repetitive stress or overuse, commonly seen in athletes or individuals with osteoporosis.
- Hairline Fractures: Thin cracks in bones, often caused by minor trauma or stress, may be suitable for conservative management.
Compression - Fractures: Fractures caused by compression of the bone, often seen in osteoporotic patients, particularly in the spine or hip.
- Avulsion Fractures: Small fractures where a fragment of bone is pulled off by a tendon or ligament, commonly seen in the ankle or knee.
Conservative Management Techniques:
- Immobilization: Using casts, splints, or braces to immobilize the affected limb and promote healing.
- Pain Management: Using medication and other interventions to manage pain and discomfort.
- Physical Therapy: Using exercises and physical therapy modalities to promote strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
- Orthotics and Assistive Devices: Using orthotics and assistive devices, such as walkers or crutches, to support mobility and reduce stress on the affected limb.
Benefits of Conservative Management:
Avoidance of Surgery: Conservative management avoids the risks and complications associated with surgery.
Reduced Risk of Infection: Conservative management reduces the risk of infection, as there is no surgical incision.
Faster Recovery: Conservative management can promote faster recovery, as patients can begin mobilizing and exercising sooner.
Cost-Effective: Conservative management is often cost-effective, as it eliminates the need for surgical procedures and hospitalization.
What to Expect
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Initial Consultation: Patients will undergo an initial consultation with our orthopedic surgeon to assess the fracture and develop a personalized treatment plan.
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Regular Follow-Ups: Patients will require regular follow-up appointments to monitor progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
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Physical Therapy: Patients may require physical therapy to promote strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
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Pain Management: Patients will receive guidance on pain management and may require medication or other interventions to manage discomfort.
By choosing conservative management at SCOT, patients can benefit from a non-surgical approach that promotes optimal healing, reduces complications, and supports faster recovery.
Why Choose Us?
Helping you Move + Feel Better
If you have an orthopedic (musculoskeletal) condition that causes you a lot of pain and discomfort, you are aware of how negatively it can impact your quality of life. Even seemingly easy activities like standing, walking, and climbing stairs become considerably more challenging. Positively, our professionals in muscles, joints, and bones are here to help you get back on your feet.
