Intramedullary nailingIntramedullary nailing is a surgery done to repair a broken bone to keep it stable. This procedure of fixing the fractures is mostly used for thigh, shin, hip, and upper arm.Bone platesBone plates are widely used in internal fixation of the fracture. The plate is fixed on both sides of the fracture to hold the broken pieces together, they are fixed with screws. After healing, plates may be left or removed. This surgery is mostly used for fixation of diaphyseal of the upper extremity and metaphyseal and articular fractures.Interlocking nailInterlocking nail is a unique technology used for many types of fracture configuration including metaphyseal and periarticular fractures. This
Read more · 7 min readCrush InjuriesCrush Injuries happens when a body part gets caught between two objects in motion. This can happen by car accidents, any heavy objects falling, or hand or leg comes under heavy machinery. This kind of injury can cause severe damage to the bones, nerves, and tissues. Often the sudden shock may also lead to excessive trauma. These traumatic crush injuries result in broken bones, bleeding, severe bruises, laceration, and compartment syndrome.FractureFracture means broken bone; bone can be fractured completely or partially in many ways – lengthwise, crosswise, or multiple pieces. As you age bones become more brittle and the chances of fractures from falls may increase. There are
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