NURS 498 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Internal Fixation, Bone Healing, Spasm
20 Feb 2018
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Ensures optimal soft tissue and bone healing; low serum protein levels and vitamin c deficiencies interfere with tissue healing. Open reduction -- correction of bone alignment through a surgical incision. Often includes internal fixation of the fracture with the use of wire, screws, pins, plates, intramedullary rods, or nails. Early initiation of active rom of the joint is indicated, decreases risk of complications related to prolonged immobility. Traction: application of a pulling force to an injured or diseased part of the body or extremity while countertraction pulls in the opposite direction. Immobilize a joint or part of the body: prevent or reduce pain and muscle spasm associated with low back pain or cervical sprain, reduce a fracture or dislocation, treat pathological joint condition. Also for indications to: provide immobilization for soft tissue damage, promote active and passive exercise, expand a joint space during arthroscopic procedures, expand a joint space before major joint reconstruction.
