TREATMENT

TREATMENT

The main principle of extremity fracture management builds on the classical concept of reduction and stabilisation of the fracture. Treatment can be considered under the following headings (see Apley’s system of orthopaedics and frac - tures [Further reading] ): /uni25CF reduce; /uni25CF hold; /uni25CF heal; /uni25CF rehabilitate. The main objective of any treatment is to return the patient - to normal function as soon and as safely as possible. Broadly speaking, treatment may be operative or non-operative, with di ff ering risks and benefits ( Table 32.3 ). TREATMENT

The main principle of extremity fracture management builds on the classical concept of reduction and stabilisation of the fracture. Treatment can be considered under the following headings (see Apley’s system of orthopaedics and frac - tures [Further reading] ): /uni25CF reduce; /uni25CF hold; /uni25CF heal; /uni25CF rehabilitate. The main objective of any treatment is to return the patient - to normal function as soon and as safely as possible. Broadly speaking, treatment may be operative or non-operative, with di ff ering risks and benefits ( Table 32.3 ). TREATMENT

The main principle of extremity fracture management builds on the classical concept of reduction and stabilisation of the fracture. Treatment can be considered under the following headings (see Apley’s system of orthopaedics and frac - tures [Further reading] ): /uni25CF reduce; /uni25CF hold; /uni25CF heal; /uni25CF rehabilitate. The main objective of any treatment is to return the patient - to normal function as soon and as safely as possible. Broadly speaking, treatment may be operative or non-operative, with di ff ering risks and benefits ( Table 32.3 ).