After the bones have healed and the cast comes off, physiotherapy and exercise are usually required to mobilize and strengthen the bones. The medicines used in the treatment of fractures are mostly only pain killers in case of simple fractures and painkillers and antibiotics in some case of fractures that have required surgery. The cast is usually prescribed for 6 - 8 weeks or more. After the bones have been set, they are usually immobilized by using a cast. Serious fractures may need surgery in which external devices such as pins, plates, rods or screws may be used to reposition the bones. Healing of fractures is a natural process done by the body automatically, but the broken bones have to be aligned properly and held in place for healing to take place. In some cases, MRI or CT scan may also be required. The most common way to assess fracture is to carry out an x-ray. Stress fractures which are caused due to repetitive strain on muscles and bones usually in case of professional athletes.The most common symptoms of fractures are, sweling, pain, bruising, not being able to put weight on the affected area, loss of function in the fractured area, immobility of the injured part and in some cases where the broken bone pierces the skin, there may be bleeding. Spiral fracture is when the fracture goes down the length of the bone.Comminuted fracture is when the bone is shattered into a minimum of three pieces.Oblique fracture is the kind of fracture that occurs at an angle.
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