What Are the Three Main Characteristics of a Bone Fracture?

Fractures are common, and most fractures in life are caused by accidents. As we age, our bones become more fragile, and fractures are most easily caused by inattention in daily life. Regardless of the age of the individual, it is necessary to take timely and effective measures to treat fractures. Improper handling can not only affect the normal function of the bones, but also cause some sequelae. After a fracture occurs, there will be some characteristics, and reasonable treatment should be carried out in a timely manner based on these characteristics. What are the three major characteristics of fractures? 1. Systemic Manifestations (1) Fever symptoms: Generally, the body temperature remains normal after a fracture, but if the bleeding is significant after the fracture, a slightly elevated temperature may occur during hematoma absorption, usually not exceeding 38°C. If high body temperature is observed in open fractures, it is likely due to infection. (2) Shock symptoms: Shock caused by fractures is mainly due to bleeding, such as pelvic fractures and femoral fractures, which are prone to shock due to large amounts of bleeding. Severe open fractures can also lead to shock. 2. Local Manifestations After a fracture occurs, there will be local pain and swelling, as well as functional impairment. A hematoma will form at the fracture site, and soft tissue damage can also lead to edema, resulting in severe swelling of the affected limb. There will be severe pain at the fracture site, especially when moving the affected limb. Swelling and pain can limit the movement of the affected limb, and in the case of a complete fracture, the function of the affected limb may be completely lost. 3. Unique Signs of Fractures (1) Deformity: Displacement of the fracture site can cause changes in the appearance of the affected limb, such as shortening, angular deformity, or rotation. (2) Abnormal activity: Under normal conditions, some parts of the body cannot move, but after a fracture, abnormal movement may occur. This is an abnormal activity caused by the fracture. (3) Bone rubbing sound or feeling: After a fracture, patients may hear a bone rubbing sound or feel a bone rubbing sensation when the two ends of the fracture rub against each other.