Fracture

AMITY COLLEGE OF NURSING

TOPIC:- FRACTURE

Presented To:- Presented By:-

Dr. Bhartendra sharma Mr.Lala Ram Yadav
Assistant Professor M.sc nursing 1st year
Amity college of nursing
Fracture
 Introduction:-
 Fracture is the any discontinuity
of bone or cartilage which is
resulting from any kind of trauma,
falling and roadside accident.
 It is usually seen in all age group,
the women are more prone at
after menopause and the old
adults are after 65years of age.
 Definition of Fracture
Fracture: A fracture is a break in the
continuity of the bone.
 Medical Definition of Fracture:-
A break in bone or
cartilage. Although usually a result of
trauma, a fracture can be the result of an
acquired disease of bone, such as
osteoporosis or of abnormal formation of
bone in a congenital disease of bone.
 :- About 6.8 million come to medical attention
each year in the United States. The average
citizen in a developed country can expect to
sustain two fractures over the course of their
lifetime.
 • The most common fracture prior to age 75 is a
wrist fracture. In those over age 75, hip
fractures become the most common broken
bone. • Fractures account for 16% of all
musculoskeletal injuries in the U.S. annually.
 Incidence:-
 • More than 40% of fractures occur at home
(22.5% inside and 19.1% outside).
 • Among persons 65 and over, fracture rates
are three times higher among women than
men. There are approximately 3.5 million visits
made to emergency departments for fractures
each year.
 • Approximately 887,679 hospitalizations result
each year from fractures.
 Etiology
•Motor Vehicle Accidents are the cause of
skull , ribs fracture etc.
•Fall from stairs, buildings and floor may
cause the leg, hand , hip & spinal fractures
etc.
•Direct blow to the bone or indirect force
from muscle contraction may cause the
facture of cartilage, hip etc.
 Sports activities may cause the
legs ,hands ,head and face
fractures.

 VigorousExercise may cause

legs,hands, and muscles fracture.
Malnutrition may cause the
deformities of bones and
muscles wasting etc.
Bone Disease like
Osteoporosis may cause legs
and hips etc. Fracture.
 Types of Fracture
Oblique Butterfly

Multiple Unstable

Incomplete Fracture Spiral

Greenstick Closed

Compression Compound
Hairline
 Butterfly Fracture
This type of
fracture has
slight
comminution at
the fracture site
 Closed Fracture
There is no broken
skin. The bones
which are broken
do not penetrate
the skin.
 Compound Bone Fracture
The skin is broken, leading
directly into fracture
 Grade I : Minimal soft
tissue injury
 Grade II : Laceration
greater than 1cm without
extensive soft tissue flaps.
 Grade III : Extensive soft
tissue injury, including
skin, muscles, neuro
vascular structures, with
crushing.
 Compression Fracture
A fracture in
which bone
has been
compressed.
 Greenstick Fracture
The fracture in
which one side of
the bone is broken
and the other side
is bent.
 Hairline Fracture
In this type of the
fracture the crack
only extends into
the outer layer of
the bone but not
completely
through the entire
bone. It is also
known as a Fissure
Fracture.
 Incomplete Fracture
A fracture in
which the end
of the bone do
not completely
separate leaving
the bone with a
crack
 Multiple Fractures
A bone with
several fracture.
It can also mean
several fractures
in one patient
but on separate
bones but
generally due to
the same injury.
 Oblique Fractures
A fracture
occurring at an
angle across the
bone. It is an
unstable fracture,
it can be easily
diagnosed as
spiral fracture.
 Spiral Fractures
A fracture
twisting around
the shaft of the
bone. It is highly
unstable. It can be
diagnosed as
oblique fracture
unless a proper
X-ray has been
taken.
 Unstable Fracture
An unstable
fracture is
generally a broken
bone which is
comminuted,
oblique or a spiral
fracture requiring
external or
internal fixation.
Sign and Symptoms of Fracture

Arm and leg fractures

 5P’s :
Pain and point tenderness.
Pallor
Pulse loss
Paresthesia
Paralysis
 Sign & Symptoms:-
 Discoloration
 Crepitus (grating, crackling or
popping sounds )
 Loss of limb function
 Numbness
 Cool skin at the end of extremity
 Loss of pulse
cont...
 Sign & Symptoms:-

 Bleeding
 Hypertension
 Loss of consciousness
 Agitation
 Irritability
 Change in response
 Seizures
 Sign & Symptoms :-

 Vomiting
 Facial ecchymosis
 CSF leakage from ear and nose
 Altered pupillary and motor response
 Abrasions
 Laceration
 Skull Fracture
 Bleeding
 Hypertension
 Loss of consciousness
 Agitation
 Irritability
 Changes in responses
 Seizures
 Vomiting
 Facial ecchymosis
 CSF leakage from ears and nose
 Altered pupillary and motor
responses
 Abrasion
 Laceration
 Jaw dislocation or fracture
 Mal occlusion
 Mandibular S/S : Pain
Swelling
Ecchymosis
Loss of function
Asymmetry
Paresthesia of chin
and lower lip

 Maxillary S/S : Infra orbital Paresthesia

Nasal and orbital fracture
 Diagnostic Evaluation
 X-ray
 MRI, CT-scan
 Blood studies
 Arthroscopy
 Angiography
 Nerve conduction /
electromyogram
studies
 Management of Fracture
 Assessment
a. Type, location and
severity of fracture
b. Soft tissue damage
c. Age and health
status of patient
d. Extend of other
parts of organs
Approach to management:-
Systemic approach:-
Triage
Primary survey
Resuscitation
Secondary survey
Definitive care
 Triage:-

 Identify and categorise the

patient according his /her
severity.
 Like -Green, Yellow ,
and Red areas as accordance
patient’s condition or severity.
 Primary Survey:-
Patient are assessed and treatment priorities are
established on their injuries, vital signs injury
mechanism.
 ABCDEs of management are-
 A-Airway
 B- Breathing and ventilation
 C-Circulation with haemorrhagic control
 D-Disability or neurological status
 E-Exposure
 Resuscitation:-
F-Full set of vitals
 Monitor ECG
 Pulse oximetry
 Catherterisation
 NG/ oro-gestric tube
 X-ray and other diagnostic studies
 Secondary survey:-

 G-Give comfort measures

 H-Head to toe examinations/ History-
AMPLE(Allergies,Medication history,Past heath
history,Last meal,Events)
 Definitive care:
 Definitive surgeries are to be done as
accordance of patient’s condition
 This involves the least number of procedures to
save life and limb.
 Approaches to Management

Management

Closed Open

Bandages Splints Casts Traction Internal F External F

 Closed reduction
Is the most common
non surgical method
for managing a
simple fracture.
 Bandages : are
elastic or muslin
bandage used to
immobilize the bone
during healing.
Splints:-

As upper extremity bones do

not bear weight, splints may be
sufficient to keep bone
fragments in place.
 Casts : A cast is an
immobilizing device
made up of layers of
plaster or fiber glass.
A cast also allows
early mobility and
reduces pain.
 Types of cast :
Arm cast
Leg cast
Cast braces
Body or spica cast
 Traction : it’s the
application of a
pulling force to a
part of the body. It
uses a system of
ropes, pulleys, and
weights to provide
reduction,
alignment and
rest.
 Open reduction
 Internal fixation : Open
reduction with internal
fixation permits early
mobilization. It is often the
preferred surgical method
for an elderly client who is
susceptible to the
complications of
immobility. Internal fixation
uses pins, screws, rods,
plates and / or protheses to
immobilize a fracture during
healing. After the bone
achieves union, the
hardware may be removed,
depending on the location
and type of fracture.
 External fixation :
Open reduction with
external fixation. The
physician makes small
percutaneous
incisions so that pins
may be implanted into
the bone. The pins are
held in place by a
large external metal
frame to help in bone
healing.
 Goals of management

 To regain and maintain correct

position and alignment.
 To regain the function of involved
part.
 To return the patient to usual
activities in the shortest time and at
the least expenses.
 Risk for Trauma related to falling or accident injury as evidence by
physical assessment and bleeding.

 Acute Pain related to trauma and injury as evidence by physical

assessment and patient response.

 Risk for Peripheral Neurovascular Dysfunction related to injury as

evidence by open fracture and skin.

 Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange related to chest injury and rib fracture
as evidence by monitor, oxymeter readings and patient breathing
pattern.

 Impaired Physical Mobility related to fracture as evidenced by im-

mobilility and unresponsiveness of patient’s lower extremities.
 Nursing Interventions:-
Risk for Trauma related to falling or accident
injury as evidence by physical assessment and
bleeding.
 Assess the patient’s condition
 Maintain bed rest or limb rest as indicated.
 Provide support of joints above and below
fracture site, especially when moving and
turning.
 Patient provides medications as prescribed.
Acute Pain related to trauma and injury as evidence by
physical assessment and patient response.

 Assess the condition of the patient.

 Secure a bed board under the mattress or place
patient on orthopedic bed.
 Patient should be provide medications as
prescribed.
 Support fracture site with pillows or folded
blankets. Maintain neutral position of affected
part with sandbags, splints, trochanter roll,
footboard.
 Risk for Peripheral Neurovascular
Dysfunction related to injury as evidence by
open fracture and skin.

Assess the patient’s conditions and nerve examination.

 Support fracture site with pillows or folded blankets.
Maintain neutral position of affected part with
sandbags, splints, trochanter roll, foot board.
 Provide medications as prescribed.
 Done procedures as required as prescribed.
 Provide nutritional diet as prescribed.
Complications of Fracture
 Acute compartment syndrome.
 Shock.
 Fat embolism syndrome.
 Thrombo embolic complication.
 Infection.
 Avascular necrosis.
 Delayed union, non union and
mal union.
 Research Studies
 Physical Activity, Falls, and Fractures
Among Older Adults: A Review of the
Epidemiologic Evidence.

 OBJECTIVES:- Assess the relationship

between physical activity and risk for falls and
osteoporotic fractures among older adults.
 Conclusion:-
Epidemiologic studies suggest that higher
levels of leisure time physical activity
prevent hip fractures and RCTs suggest
certain exercise programs may reduce
risk of falls. Future research needs to
evaluate the types and quantity of physical
activity needed for optimal protection from
falls and identify which populations will
benefit most from exercise.
 Bibliography:-
Book:-
 Anderson T.L,FRACTURE
MECHANISM,fundamentals &
Applications;Fourth Edition;
Electric reference:-
 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PM
H0088529/
 https://www.rch.org.au/fracture
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