Bone Fracturing Research Paper
III. Medical Treatments
Bones are designed to naturally correct on their own, however surgery or means immobilization is often required to make sure the bones are aligned properly when healing. Medical treatment depends on the severity of the break. There are several categories of bone fracturing, they are:
1. Hairline fracture- a thin small stress fracture often occurring in the leg. In the case of this injury, a splint and cast are the only medical means necessary for repair.
2. Greenstick fracture- A thin fracture, often appearing in the bones of children, which are more flexible due to immaturity. A splint and cast is the sensible tactic for healing in this case, to keep the bone immobilized and protected.
3. Closed fracture- A fracture …show more content…
Comminuted fracture- A fracture in which multiple pieces of bone have shattered and separated. These breaks require extensive surgery, including the alignment and often placement of nails, screws, plates, or wires. They take much time to heal.
Casts and splints:
Casts are made of a substance called plaster of Paris. It comes from a chemical called anhydrous calcium sulphate. To transform this chemical into a hard cast, it is heated to 120 Degrees Fahrenheit, and is introduced to water. This chemical process forms the hard protective wrap used in immobilizing casts. Consequently, splints can be made of practically anything that immobilizes the injury. Medical splints often include medal bars, Velcro, and thick substantial fabrics.
External and Internal Fixations:
External Fixators-
An external fixator is a device where pins and screws are inserted through the skin into the bone and are connected outside the body by a metal bar. This is a temporary treatment often used between surgeries when an injury is unstable. However, depending on the extent of the fracturing, they are sometimes necessary throughout the entire healing process, nevertheless, once the bones have mended the device is always …show more content…
After time multiplying inside the culture, they become what is called a stem cell line, made up of undifferentiated cells. Researchers then stimulate the stem cell line to transform it into specific cells, like the cells of muscle or bone marrow. The cells can then be injected into a body in the area of need, for instance, around a fracture that is failing to heal. They then repair and replace damaged ones, allowing the fracture to heal.
As technology and resources grow, so does the efficiency and application of these practices. One of the main drawbacks to each is the level of pain each procedure ensues. The removing of bone from an area of the body is not only painful but can cause problems in that area in the long run. The injection of stem cells into bone requires a giant needle and phenomenal precision. Both methods can be improved, they are, nevertheless, very impressive and
Bones are designed to naturally correct on their own, however surgery or means immobilization is often required to make sure the bones are aligned properly when healing. Medical treatment depends on the severity of the break. There are several categories of bone fracturing, they are:
1. Hairline fracture- a thin small stress fracture often occurring in the leg. In the case of this injury, a splint and cast are the only medical means necessary for repair.
2. Greenstick fracture- A thin fracture, often appearing in the bones of children, which are more flexible due to immaturity. A splint and cast is the sensible tactic for healing in this case, to keep the bone immobilized and protected.
3. Closed fracture- A fracture …show more content…
Comminuted fracture- A fracture in which multiple pieces of bone have shattered and separated. These breaks require extensive surgery, including the alignment and often placement of nails, screws, plates, or wires. They take much time to heal.
Casts and splints:
Casts are made of a substance called plaster of Paris. It comes from a chemical called anhydrous calcium sulphate. To transform this chemical into a hard cast, it is heated to 120 Degrees Fahrenheit, and is introduced to water. This chemical process forms the hard protective wrap used in immobilizing casts. Consequently, splints can be made of practically anything that immobilizes the injury. Medical splints often include medal bars, Velcro, and thick substantial fabrics.
External and Internal Fixations:
External Fixators-
An external fixator is a device where pins and screws are inserted through the skin into the bone and are connected outside the body by a metal bar. This is a temporary treatment often used between surgeries when an injury is unstable. However, depending on the extent of the fracturing, they are sometimes necessary throughout the entire healing process, nevertheless, once the bones have mended the device is always …show more content…
After time multiplying inside the culture, they become what is called a stem cell line, made up of undifferentiated cells. Researchers then stimulate the stem cell line to transform it into specific cells, like the cells of muscle or bone marrow. The cells can then be injected into a body in the area of need, for instance, around a fracture that is failing to heal. They then repair and replace damaged ones, allowing the fracture to heal.
As technology and resources grow, so does the efficiency and application of these practices. One of the main drawbacks to each is the level of pain each procedure ensues. The removing of bone from an area of the body is not only painful but can cause problems in that area in the long run. The injection of stem cells into bone requires a giant needle and phenomenal precision. Both methods can be improved, they are, nevertheless, very impressive and