Treatment of the consequences of trauma

Treatment of injuries of the musculoskeletal system

When providing assistance to the victim, it is necessary to adhere to a number of principles: if possible, preserve the patient's quality of life, restoring the integrity of the bone and restoring the functionality of the injured limb or other injured part of the body. For this, both conservative treatment methods using drugs and surgery can be used. Properly conducted rehabilitation also plays an important role in the patient's recovery.

In addition to medications, conservative treatment of the consequences of trauma may involve the use of fixation and extension methods. In the first case, we are talking about the imposition of plaster. It fixes the injured limb or joint in the correct position, and also provides a state of rest for normal bone healing. This is the optimal solution for the treatment of fractures without displacement of fragments and injuries associated with extensive damage to soft tissues. Plaster casts are sometimes applied after successful operations on segments of the musculoskeletal system.

Plaster casts can be made in the form of splints or made circular. The patient is usually discharged with a splint and sent home immediately after the splint is applied. And when using a circular bandage, observation is required in a specialized medical center. Here it is important not to miss the moment when tissue edema subsides, because after that the dressing may need to be adjusted. The dressing can be reapplied, but usually a path is cut through it to adjust the level of compression.

The use of any type of plaster cast is contraindicated for:

• the formation of significant edema of the damaged segment of the limb;
• large amounts of soft tissue damage;
• damage to the great vessels.

When applying a plaster cast, an experienced doctor fixes the damaged segment together with the adjacent joint. This avoids injury to soft tissue. If necessary, in the process of applying the bandage, the bone protrusions are covered with a layer of cotton wool.

In the process of treating the consequences of injuries, it is often necessary to repeat diagnostic procedures. This approach allows you to control the correctness of bone fusion, track the formation of puffiness or the development of inflammation for timely action.