Principles of treatment for nonunion of fractures

The treatment of fractures seems very simple, but the recovery process for fracture patients is not simple at all. After receiving treatment for a fracture, patients may very likely experience nonunion of the fracture due to certain conditions of their own. So what are the treatment principles for nonunion of fractures, and what do fracture patients need to pay attention to in order to avoid nonunion and recover completely?

Nonunion of fractures is a common phenomenon in the treatment of fractures, also known as bone nonunion. It refers to the situation where the fracture does not grow and connect according to normal physiological laws during the recovery period, resulting in the cessation of fracture healing function and the formation of a "false joint". The main manifestation is that the fracture appears to have healed on the surface, but in fact, abnormal activities occur when the patient walks or performs other activities, and the pain is not particularly obvious.

Nonunion of fractures is associated with many factors, such as malnutrition, rapid body metabolism, and lack of adequate care during the recovery period.

Nonunion of fractures can cause great harm to the patient's physical and mental health. It is divided into two situations: delayed fracture healing and nonunion. The former is that the fracture has not yet healed completely, while the latter has completely lost the possibility of healing, which will cause local swelling and pain in the affected area, and even the possibility of secondary fracture.

Therefore, nonunion of fractures is a very serious problem and must be treated promptly. Generally speaking, doctors will use intravenous bone peptides to promote bone healing based on the patient's actual situation, but the healing time will be determined based on the patient's physical condition and recovery status.

When fractures do not heal, it will have a serious impact on the patient's work and life. If the supporting bones do not heal after a fracture, the harm to the body will be even greater, and the chance of another fracture will be very high. In addition to using bone peptides for treatment, oral therapeutic drugs should be taken until the bones are completely healed. If these two methods still cannot achieve the purpose of healing, a secondary surgery will be considered for auxiliary treatment at the original affected area, which will also have a good effect.

After a nonunion of a fracture occurs, you should pay more attention to rest and avoid strenuous exercise. You should also pay more attention to your nutritional intake, especially foods rich in protein and calcium, such as eggs, bone soup, fish, milk, and legumes. It is best to stay in bed and rest until your body is fully recovered. Don't be impatient and leave yourself with lifelong disability.