Bone fracture injuries from motorcycle accidents
A closed fracture occurs if the broken bone does not break through the skin. In an open fracture the broken bone breaks through the skin and may poke out of the skin.
Symptoms of a fracture may include:
- A pop or snap felt or heard at the time of the injury.
- Pain that increases with movement or when putting pressure on the injured area.
- A grating feeling or sound with movement.
- The injured area looking misshapen, twisted, or bent out of its normal position.
- The injured area feels numb and tingly.
- Limited movement in the injured area or new movement that occurs where there is no joint.
- Swelling and bruising that occur within 30 minutes of the injury.
- A bone pokes through the skin or is visible in a wound.
Recovery time for a fracture from a motorcycle accident depends on your age, health, and the type, location, and severity of the fracture.
Treatment of fractures
Medical treatment is needed to evaluate and treat a fracture and other injuries that often occur with a fracture. An untreated fracture may cause long-term pain, limited movement, and deformity. To allow a fracture to heal properly, a health professional may set a bone in proper alignment then apply a cast or splint to the broken bone to help it heal. A fracture may also require internal fixation with pins, nails, metal plates, or screws to stabilize the alignment and may additionally require traction.
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