Fracture Care
With quality orthopedic trauma (fracture care) services at Orthobridge Orthopedic Centre in Kenya, no fracture is too complex.
Compassionate Orthopedic Trauma & Fracture Care
Fractures can occur to anyone, at any time in their life.
A bone may get fractured completely or partially. It is commonly caused by trauma due to a fall, motor vehicle accident, or sports.
Fracture care is focused on restoring function as quickly and as fully as possible. While many fractures will heal on their own, some are best treated surgically.
Although fracture care has been a part of orthopedics since its very beginning, specialists in fracture care are committed to using techniques that are both leading-edge and time tested to ensure that your recovery is the best it can be.
What is a fracture?
A fracture is a break or crack in a bone that occurs when the bone cannot withstand outside forces, often as a result of trauma or disease.
Fractures can range from a small crack in the bone to complete separation.
Fractures are often caused by a fall, motor vehicle accident, or sports injury.
Normal activities can also cause fractures for people at a higher risk, including those with low bone density (osteoporosis), bone tumors, cancer, or brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta).
Different Types of Fractures
Some of the different types of fractures include:
Stress fracture
A stress fracture occurs as a result of overuse. Because of repeated use, the bone becomes weak and cannot absorb the shock that is put on it.
It is common in the lower leg or foot and especially among athletes.
Compression fracture
A compression fracture occurs as a result of old age. People with osteoporosis are at high risk for this type of fracture because their bones lose calcium.
The weakened bones, usually in the spine, can crumble under the force of gravity.
Incomplete (greenstick) Fracture
A green-stick fracture occurs when the bone bends but does not completely break.
This occurs most often in children, who have high levels of calcium in their bones.
Comminuted fracture
A comminuted fracture occurs when the bone cracks into several fragments. It occurs as a result of high impact trauma or osteoporosis.
Fracture Care With Top Orthopedic Surgeon in Kenya, Col (Dr) Adari
A bone fracture causes pain, swelling, and sometimes bruising of the affected area.
Applied weight or pressure causes even more severe pain. They are usually easy to diagnose, but treatment requires precision and care by experienced professionals.
Bone fractures can be diagnosed through a physical examination and an X-ray or CT scan.
At Orthobridge Orthopedic Institute, center for joint diseases & fracture care, we offer specialized knowledge and care for the treatment of fractures. Our orthopaedic doctors in Nairobi, Kenya will treat your injury every step of the way until it is completely healed.
Conservative Treatment Options for Orthopedic Trauma
Mild fractures, including stress and greenstick fractures, usually only require the conservative treatment methods of ice, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication.
Moderate fractures may require splints or braces along with pain medication. The immobilization helps relieve pain and speed up recovery.
More severe fractures may require surgical treatment, especially open fractures with wounds that need to be closed.
Full healing can take several weeks to several months. After the proper treatment is performed, the rehabilitation process begins. It is important to care for your fracture while it heals to ensure a speedy and healthy recovery.
From isolated fractures to complex orthopedic trauma, Orthobridge Orthopedics Centre in Kenya is devoted to providing excellent fracture care in a patient-friendly and top-ranked center.
At Orthobridge Institute, a top orthopedic center in Nairobi, we offer comprehensive fracture management to ensure you have a full recovery.
Hear from some of our patients
Watch Delyn’s story to learn more about PRP treatment and her experience with Col (Dr) Adari at Orthobridge Orthopedic Centre, after breaking her arm and leg at Maasai Mara in Kenya.
Maurice Black accidentally fell in the shower one morning while on safari in Kenya. He sustained a fracture in the right humerus/ arm bone. Under Col (Dr) Adari‘s care and treatment, he was able to continue with his holiday, daily activities and is healing well. Watch this video to learn more about his story.
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