Fracture Healing.Fracture Healing This book contains the proceedings of the first annual Bristol-Myers/Zimmer Orthopaedic Symposium, held in 1984, organized in cooperation with the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. The text is divided into five sections, on biological factors of fracture repair Fracture Repair Definition Fracture repair is the process of rejoining and realigning the ends of broken bones. This procedure is usually performed by an orthopedist, general surgeon, or family doctor. , induction of fracture repair, fracture mechanics Fracture mechanics is a method for predicting failure of a structure containing a crack. It uses methods of analytical Solid mechanics to calculate the driving force on a crack and those of experimental Solid mechanics to characterize the material's resistance to fracture. and stabilization, spine fracture treatment, and biological considerations and treatment options. Thirty-seven authors contributed to this in-depth volume on fracture-repair theories and practice. The primary readers of this book would be orthopedic physicians and researchers. Areas of agreement, plus conflicting opinions designed to stimulate further research are presented in an interesting way. Each chapter is well written, generally well illustrated, and extensively referenced. Although little information is offered on rehabilitation or restoration to function after fracture, several chapters would be valuable to physical therapists who deal with fractures and wish to acquire knowledge about fracture healing and management. Among the topics discussed are various types of internal and external fixation external fixation n. The fixation of a fractured bone by a splint or plastic dressing. external fixation Orthopedics Open reduction, stabilization and use of external fixators to manage fracture bone fragments , along with casting. Electrical energy to induce bone healing Bone healing or fracture healing is a proliferative physiological process, in which the body facilitates repair of Bone fractures. Physiology and process of healing and immobilization Immobilization Definition Immobilization refers to the process of holding a joint or bone in place with a splint, cast, or brace. This is done to prevent an injured area from moving while it heals. versus continuous passive motion continuous passive motion n. Abbr. CPM A technique in which a joint, usually the knee, is moved constantly in a mechanical splint to prevent stiffness and to increase the range of motion. are two topics that are examined in detail and might be of particular interest to physical therapists. I recommend this text to physical therapists as a supplement to standard textbooks on orthopedics and pathology. |
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