Fractures

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Fractures-hand-painThe hand is made up of many bones and a fracture to one of these bones can be extremely painful and can result in a lack of mobility. The most common breaks to bones in the hands tend to occur in the bones of the fingers, but any bone can be subject to a fracture given enough force or pressure. While broken bones can be treated and set, injuries to the hand may result in a lifetime of issues with pain and reduced mobility.

Fractures can be described as fitting in one of four different categories:

  • Simple fractures
  • Compound fractures
  • Comminuted fractures
  • Complex fractures

The type of fracture that the individual has suffered will determine the course of treatment and the prognosis.

In many cases, either the bone is aligned or manipulated back into place without the need for surgery. For these fractures, a splint or cast can be used to hold the bone in place while it heals. For fractures of a more complicated nature, it may be necessary to perform surgery to realign and stabilize the bones. Additionally, the surgeon may need to install medical hardware such as pins, wires, and plates to hold the pieces of broken bone together.

 

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