Sequelae of fracture

Sequelae of fracture:

Accidents can happen anywhere in life, and fractures are the most common. Once a fracture occurs, if it is not treated actively, it will be accompanied by obvious sequelae, such as nerve damage, internal organ damage, and may even cause shock and infection. If the situation is more serious, it may endanger life safety, so don't ignore it.

So what are the sequelae of fractures?

1. Shock

This condition is usually caused by trauma, pain, bleeding, etc. Vascular damage usually leads to hemorrhagic shock, which can lead to traumatic arterial spasm, thrombosis, ischemic contracture or gangrene.

2. Nerve Damage

Nerve damage usually occurs at the end of a fracture, such as a spinal fracture. This condition is very dangerous, and in severe cases, fractures can lead to spinal cord damage and paraplegia.

3. Internal organ damage

Internal injuries from rib fractures sometimes cause damage to the pleura and lungs; lower rib fractures can cause rupture of the liver and spleen.

IV. Infection

Most infections are caused by untimely treatment or incomplete elimination, which can cause osteomyelitis or sepsis, or even special infections such as tetanus or gas gangrene. It can be seen that the disease itself is very dangerous, so it also needs to be treated as soon as possible.

5. Pneumonia

Pneumonia usually occurs in elderly patients with fractures. If they rest in bed for a long time, it will lead to gradual weakening of lung function and even complications, posing a serious risk to life safety.

6. Bedsores

Patients with severe fractures or paraplegia need to stay in bed for a long time. If they are not properly cared for, bedsores may be caused by long-term poor blood circulation in the local area.

7. Myositis ossificans

Fractures or dislocations near the joints can cause local hematomas between the periosteum, periosteum, and muscle fibers. Due to heavy bleeding at the injured site, extensive calcification and ossification can occur. In fact, these conditions can also have a significant impact on joint function, so we must actively receive treatment.