Fracture Bone Treatment in India
Fracture bone is either complete or partial break in a bone. The causes of bone fractures include trauma, overuse and diseases that weaken bones.The main symptom is pain and there may also be loss of functionality depending on the area affected.
Treatment often involves resetting the bone in place and immobilising it in a cast or splint to give it time to heal. Sometimes, surgery with rods, plates and screws may be required.
The right doctor to consult for fracture bones is an Orthopedic and Joint replacement surgeon.
Most fractures are diagnosed by using an X-ray. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), An MRI is a procedure that produces a more detailed image. It is usually used for smaller fractures or stress fractures, and Bone scan is required.
