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Fractures: Bone Repair

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Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...

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Flail chest is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the fracture of three or more adjacent ribs in multiple places. It is most commonly caused by direct impacts and trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents or injuries from a steering wheel impact. It can also occur due to falls in elderly individuals with osteoporosis, or assaults involving sharp objects.
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Managing flail chest, a condition characterized by a segment of the chest wall moving independently from the rest of the thoracic cage, requires a comprehensive approach. It includes a thorough assessment of the patient's condition, a diagnostic evaluation to determine the extent of the injury, and the implementation of appropriate medical interventions tailored to the individual's needs.
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Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects

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Neglected hangman fracture.

Sudhir Kumar Srivastava¹, Rishi Anil Aggarwal¹, Pradip Sharad Nemade¹

¹Department of Orthopaedics, Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Journal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine

|December 23, 2015

Summary

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Surgical management of neglected hangman fractures, previously undescribed, can be achieved with a three-stage anterior-posterior-anterior approach. This technique successfully treated a patient with a 12-week-old untreated hangman fracture, restoring alignment and achieving fusion.

Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Spinal Surgery

Background:

Hangman fractures, a type of traumatic injury to the C2 vertebra, typically involve the pars interarticularis.

Keywords:

Anterior-posterior-anterior approach hangman fracture neglected hangman fracture

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