What should you pay attention to after minimally invasive surgery for comminuted fractures?

Fractures are divided into different levels of severity, and comminuted fractures are a more serious type of fracture. Generally, severe dislocation of the fracture requires surgical treatment. Minimally invasive surgery for comminuted fractures also requires attention, especially post-operative recovery care.

1. For surgical patients, antibiotics are added to prevent infection. The medication can be stopped if there is no infection in the wound three days after surgery. Non-displaced fractures can be fixed with plaster and treated symptomatically. For displaced fractures, surgical reduction and internal fixation with wire are performed. For comminuted fractures that cannot be reduced surgically, patellar resection or partial resection is performed. Evaluation of therapeutic effect of comminuted fracture: cure: fracture alignment is good and function is completely or basically restored.

2. Fracture patients may need to supplement trace elements such as zinc, iron, and manganese. Animal liver, seafood, soybeans, sunflower seeds, and mushrooms contain high levels of zinc; animal liver, eggs, beans, green leafy vegetables, wheat, and bread contain high levels of iron; oatmeal, mustard greens, egg yolks, and cheese contain high levels of manganese. One thing is certain, when elderly people suffer fractures due to osteoporosis, they must actively supplement calcium while treating the fractures, and also supplement vitamin D to assist absorption. Patients with fractures often suffer from constipation, which is more common in bedridden patients. It is advisable to eat more vegetables rich in fiber, and foods that promote bowel movements such as bananas and honey. Take laxatives if necessary. Bedridden patients are prone to urinary tract infections and urinary stones, so they should drink more water to promote diuresis.

3. There are no special dietary restrictions for fracture patients, except that they should not smoke. Smoking can affect fracture healing. How to treat comminuted fractures? Once the symptoms of fracture are found, timely treatment must be given so that the patient can get out of bed and move around earlier, which is conducive to promoting the recovery of fractures and limb joint functions. Early treatment plays a vital role.

4. Regularly disinfect and change the dressings of the surgical incision, including the site where the external fixation device penetrates the skin. Antibiotics need to be used for 7-10 days after surgery, mainly to prevent infection. The stitches usually need to be removed 14 days after surgery.