Fracture Management

Modern fixation techniques and rehabilitation for safe and effective fracture recovery.

WRIST & FOREARM

Common fractures include distal radius/ulna and scaphoid; prompt stabilisation optimises outcomes.

Seek urgent care if: Open fracture or exposed bone • Blue/cold fingers or severe numbness • Severe deformity or compartment pain

Breaks around the wrist/forearm from falls onto an outstretched hand; scaphoid fractures risk non-union.

Metacarpal and phalangeal fractures can impair fine function if malaligned.

Seek urgent care if: Open wounds, tendon/nerve exposure • Blue/numb finger, severe rotational deformity

Fractures affecting grip, pinch and dexterity; rotational alignment is crucial.

Clavicle and proximal humerus fractures are common after falls; most can be treated conservatively.

Seek urgent care if: Open injury, skin tenting • Neurovascular compromise

Fractures around the shoulder girdle affect arm function and sleep; displacement guides management.

Ankle malleolar fractures and metatarsal/stress fractures need correct alignment for gait.

Seek urgent care if: Open fracture, severe deformity • Blue/cold toes, severe pain out of proportion

Fractures affecting load transfer; instability risks arthritis if untreated.

Unique patterns (greenstick, buckle) and growth plate (physeal) injuries require careful follow-up.

Seek urgent care if: Open injury, vascular compromise • Severe deformity or increasing pain

Growing bones remodel but physeal injuries may affect growth if missed.

Identify osteoporosis, prevent further fractures, and coordinate secondary prevention.

Seek urgent care if: New severe back pain after minor fall • Multiple low-energy fractures

Low-energy fractures signal reduced bone strength; secondary prevention reduces future risk.