First aid for bone fractures

First aid for bone fractures

an introduction:

Bone fractures are a common condition, a bone may be completely fractured or partially fractured in any number of ways (crosswise, lengthwise, in multiple parts.

The most common causes of fractures are:

Traumatic accidents:

 Such as sports injuries, car accidents and falls.

Osteoporosis: This disorder weakens the bones and makes them more likely to fracture.

Excessive repetitive movement: The muscles can tire and put more force on the bone. This can lead to stress fractures (more common in athletes).

 

Risk factors:

Gender:

 Women are much more likely to have a fracture than men, in fact one in every two women over the age of 50 will have a fracture during her lifetime. This is because women's bones, even at their best (25-30 years), are generally smaller and less dense than those of men.

Age:

Because of the loss of the hormone estrogen during menopause, women lose more bone density than men do as they age.

Smoking:

It is a risk factor for fracture due to its effect on hormone levels. Women who smoke generally go through menopause at an early age.

Cortisone:

It's often prescribed to treat chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and COPD, but the need to use it in increased doses can lead to bone loss and fractures.

Rheumatoid arthritis:

An autoimmune disease, as the body attacks healthy cells and tissues around the joints, which leads to joint loss and the risk of bone injury.

Diabetics: People with type 1 diabetes often have low bone density, as vision problems and nerve damage that accompany diabetes can often contribute to falls and fractures.

Previous fractions.

Family history of hip fractures: increases the risk of hip fractures in their children.

 

Symptoms:

Many fractures are extremely painful and may prevent a person from moving the affected area. Among these common symptoms are:

Swelling and redness around the injury.

Bruising

Deformity: a limb may appear out of place, or a portion of the bone may penetrate the skin.

protection:

A healthy diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.

Exercising may help prevent some fractures.

common questions:

How long do broken bones take to heal?

Broken bones take about four to eight weeks to heal, depending on the person's age and health and the type of rest.