Treating Fractures

Follow the links below to find information about options for treating fractures.

Reviewed March 2011

 

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Title:   Plaster care
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A plaster cast is applied to hold a broken arm or leg in place while the bone heals. A plaster cast can cause itchiness and discomfort but this should ease. Keep the plastered body part raised to prevent swelling, especially for the first 48 hours. Keep the plaster dry.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Rib injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The ribcage supports the upper body, protects internal organs, including the heart and lungs, and assists with breathing. Rib injuries include bruises, torn cartilage and bone fractures. Older people are more prone to rib fractures because bones thin with age. Flail chest occurs when three or more ribs are broken in at least two places, front and back.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Osgood Schlatter syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Osgood-Schlatter syndrome is a painful knee condition that affects adolescents. It often occurs during a growth spurt and is associated with physical activity. Symptoms include pain and local swelling in the front of one or both knees. The condition usually completely resolves. Treatment mainly involves activity modification and pain relief.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Bone fractures
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A bone fracture or broken bone occurs when a force exerted against a bone is stronger than it can structurally withstand. The most common sites for bone fractures include the wrist, ankle and hip. Treatment options include immobilising the bone with a cast.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Bone fractures - treatment options
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A fracture is defined as a break in the bone. The aim of treatment is to help the bone to recover. Treatment options include setting the limb in plaster or surgically pinning the bone ends back together.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   First aid - broken bones
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Bones are living things so if they are broken they will leak out blood into the surrounding tissue. Fractures are painful.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Have glitazones lost their sparkle?
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The thiazolidinediones, better known as 'glitazones', are under suspicion of causing serious, previously unsuspected adverse effects. Given these concerns, what can be said about the role of thiazolidinediones in third-line therapy of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes?
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis and fractures
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Fragility fractures are a serious complication of long-term treatment with corticosteroids.The high frequency and rapid onset of corticosteroid-related fractures necessitates prompt identification of at-risk patients.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Calcium supplementation: the bare bones
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   An adequate calcium intake is an essential part of the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Date:   Dec 2003
Title:   Acute management and immediate rehabilitation after hip fracture amongst people aged 65 years and over: Summary
Publisher:   New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
Description:   An evidence-based summary of the clinical aspects of hip fracture management and immediate rehabilitation for people aged 65 years and over.
Date:   Jun 2003
Title:   Osteoporosis risk factors - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   As people age, their bone mineral density (BMD) drops, putting them at greater risk of fractures.
Date:   Jun 2002
Title:   Osteoporosis facts and figures - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Osteoporosis is much more widespread in Australia than people think. These facts and figures might surprise you.
Date:   Nov 2001
Title:   Bisphosphonates - clinical applications in osteoporosis
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Bisphosphonates are effective treatments for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Date:   Jan 2000

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