How is elbow fracture fixed?

summary

The emergency coat introduced in this experience is a simple version of the arm sling learned in the first aid course. If a companion breaks his arm on the way, he will not be seriously ill without professional bandage from the first aid personnel.

How is elbow fracture fixed?

Let the partner drag the injured arm with the injured hand. The cloth strap passes between the arm and the body, and around the back of the neck from the uninjured side to the injured side. Lift the other end of the cloth belt, wrap it around the injured arm, and tie a strong knot with the cloth belt on the partner's shoulder.

If the main bone displacement, accompanied by comminuted bone debris, it is necessary to carry out surgical treatment. It is necessary to cut the skin tissue, return the main bone to its original position with the help of steel plate or nail, and then remove the broken small bone. After surgical treatment to hospital recuperation, generally to the stitches can be discharged. After half a year to a year, when the bone is almost grown, the steel plate will be removed.

Generally not serious fractures, the main bone is not displaced, no comminuted fractures, the doctor will build conservative treatment. If the fracture is accompanied by swelling symptoms, it is necessary to give a drop of anti-inflammatory, about two or three days after the swelling symptoms ease or eliminate, and then plaster fixation, you can be discharged home to recuperate.

matters needing attention

After the fracture, go to the hospital for treatment, whether there is surgical treatment or not, we must pay attention not to eat too greasy bone soup, which will backfire. Light diet is suitable for the first three or five days, and nutrition can be supplemented in the future, but not too greasy. Fruits and vegetables should be eaten in an appropriate amount every day!