How is a Compound Fracture Treated?
Once the fracture has been diagnosed, the treatment of a compound fracture involves the realignment of the ends of the fractured bones, and immobilization of the fracture, either by fixing the bone internally or by using external splints. The goal of the treatment being, assisting the bone to recover completely in movement, strength, and sensitivity. Immediate surgery is usually required for compound fractures. Since the broken bone comes out of the skin, the affected bone can be highly susceptible to infection due to it being exposed to bacteria and debris. Once the bone get infected, it is usually difficult to heal, often requiring a number of surgeries, antibiotic treatment for a prolonged period, along with other problems that last a long time. Hence, it is very important to get early treatment when a compound fracture occurs. In fact, in spite of early treatment, infections of the bone are quite a common occurrence in people with a compound fracture. The long bones, such as the fe
