Fracture complications
Fractures of the bones are common and require proper treatment through casting, splints, bracing and sometimes surgery. In some cases, complications may arise as a result of the fracture. These complications may include:
- Infection
- Curved or crooked bones from fractures that were set incorrectly
Signs of a fracture complication
Outward signs of fracture complications may not always be easy to see. General signs of an infected bone may include:
- Bone pain
- Swelling
- Redness and warmth at or near the fracture site
Bones that have been set incorrectly usually result in a crooked limb or one that does not move easily.
Evaluation and treatment of a fracture complication
Some of our treatments offered include:
Surgery – Depending on the severity of your child’s fracture complication, surgery may be needed to remove infected tissue or to insert corrective hardware to help straighten and/or support the bone or joint.
Recasting – Casts are one of the most common treatments for mending a fractured bone. In cases of infected or crooked bones, the bone may need to be rebroken and have a new cast put in place to facilitate healing.