What will happen if the fracture is not treated? Analyze the serious consequences of ignoring fractures
Fractures are common injuries in daily life, but many people choose not to treat them due to mild pain or financial reasons. However, ignoring a fracture can lead to a number of serious consequences. This article will combine hot topics and medical data on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze in detail the dangers of untreated fractures.
1. Common consequences of untreated fractures
| Consequence type | Specific performance | Incidence (reference) |
|---|---|---|
| malunion | Bones grow out of place, affecting appearance and function | About 35%-50% (untreated cases) |
| chronic pain | Long-term local pain and limited activity | More than 60% of patients who do not receive standardized treatment |
| joint stiffness | Decreased range of motion in adjacent joints | 40%-70% (braking for more than 3 weeks) |
| infection risk | The infection rate of open fractures increased significantly | Unprocessed cases can reach 25% |
2. Special risks of fractures at different locations
1.spinal fracture: May cause spinal cord injury and paralysis. Recent hot search cases show that a patient suffered incontinence due to neglecting a lumbar fracture.
2.Femoral neck fracture: It’s common among the elderly, and the disability rate without treatment is as high as 50%. The related topic #Don’t rush to help the elderly if they fall # has caused heated discussion recently.
3.distal radius fracture: Internet celebrity's "wrist challenge" caused multiple fractures, and medical experts warned that if not treated in time, fine movements of the hands may be affected.
| fracture site | Untreated risk | Hot search related events |
|---|---|---|
| ribs | Pneumothorax, pneumonia | #Coughing actually broke the ribs# |
| ankle joint | traumatic arthritis | #Be careful after spraining and not feeling well# |
| skull | Risk of intracranial hemorrhage | #Precautions after head impact# |
3. Development of hazards in the time dimension
1.Acute phase (0-72 hours): Increased swelling may compress nerves and blood vessels. A short video platform called "Self-healing Fracture Challenge" was collectively condemned by doctors.
2.Subacute phase (1-4 weeks): The hematoma organizes to form fibrous connections and false healing begins. Data show that 90% of unreduced fractures are significantly displaced at this stage.
3.Chronic phase (after 1 month): Abnormal growth of callus, correction requires surgical osteotomy. Recently, the number of views of the topic #post-fracture deformity correction has exceeded 200 million.
4. Precautions for special groups of people
| crowd | special risks | Prevention advice |
|---|---|---|
| children | Affects bone development | Epiphyseal injuries require prompt treatment |
| pregnant woman | Limit medication options | Prefer physical fixation |
| diabetics | Healing delayed 5-8 times | Strictly control blood sugar |
5. Correct response suggestions
1.preliminary judgment: The recently popular "CRAPS principle" (pain, deformity, abnormal movement, crepitus, and swelling) helps with self-screening.
2.emergency treatment: It is recommended to use the "RICE principle" (rest, ice, compression, elevation), and the relevant popular science video has been viewed more than 10 million times.
3.professional treatment：According to the topic #fractal treatment technology progress#, the recovery time of minimally invasive surgery is shortened by 40% compared with traditional methods.
4.Rehabilitation training：The hot search #后FRagRehabilitationGolden Period# emphasizes that scientific rehabilitation can reduce sequelae by 85%.
Conclusion:Fracture is by no means a trivial matter, and timely and standardized treatment can avoid lifelong regrets. If you encounter a suspected fracture, please seek medical attention immediately and do not believe in "self-healing" folk remedies. Your bones are healthy and deserve professional care.
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