Greenstick Fracture
What is Greenstick Fracture?
Greenstick fracture is a bone related problem. In which bones bend and break. But, the bone does not break apart into two parts. That’s why it is also called Inccomplete Fracture. When a green stick is broken, it bends but does not break. On this basis, this problem has been named Greenstick fracture. It is also called partial fracture.
Having a Greenstick Fracture?
Greenstick fractures are mostly seen in children under 10 years of age. Because children’s bones are soft and flexible, greenstick fractures are more common in children than in adults. Contact your doctor for more information.
What are the symptoms of a greenstick fracture?
The symptoms of a greenstick fracture can vary from person to person. You get sores due to fractures in one or more places. In other cases, there is swelling and pain at the fracture site in the hands and feet. Sometimes a greenstick fracture is also caused by a wound. Which makes it painful to walk. Also, talk to your doctor for more information about the symptoms of a greenstick fracture.
When should I see the doctor?
If you are experiencing the above-mentioned symptoms, see a doctor. Also, ask the doctor about any kind of question or dilemma related to greenstick fracture. Because everyone’s body reacts differently to greenstick fractures.
What are the Causes of Greenstick Fractures?
Falling children are a common cause of greenstick fractures. Greenstick fractures occur when most children use their hands to support a fall.
What conditions can increase your risk of greenstick fractures?
Greenstick fractures can occur for the following reasons:
- Greenstick fractures are common to field athletes, dancers, tennis and basketball players.
- People who never exercise and suddenly start exercising. In such a situation, there may be a problem of greenstick fracture.
- Women who have problems with not getting periods (menstruation) properly, then in such a situation also the risk of greenstick fracture can increase.
- There may be a problem of greenstick fracture in the palm or wrist.
- Greenstick fractures can also occur if you do not wear the right shoes.
- Greenstick fractures can also occur if the bones are weak.
- If there has been a fracture before, then even in such a situation a stress fracture can occur.
- Greenstick fractures can also occur due to lack of nutritious food, vitamin-D and calcium deficiency.
How is Greenstick Fracture Diagnosed?
Greenstick fracture doctors can understand the location of the fracture by looking at the medical history and doing the following tests in addition to a physical examination:
- X-rays – X-rays are used to understand the condition of a greenstick fracture. It may take up to a week or a month to recover.
- Bone scan – Before the bone scan, a dose of radioactive is given intravenously. This makes it easy to understand the areas where the greenstick fracture has occurred. Other tests are also done in case of stress fracture.
- Magnetic resonance image (MRI) – radio waves are used in this. This can give information about the fracture itself in the first week after the injury. This makes it easier to understand stress fractures and soft tissue injuries.
How are greenstick fractures treated?
The treatment of a greenstick fracture is based on its symptoms. If the bone is twisted, doctors try to fix it by straightening it. Apart from this, medicines are given to relieve pain and swelling. There is also a risk of breaking the entire bone from a greenstick fracture. Due to which the broken part cannot be moved at all.
Sometimes doctors put a bandage over the broken area. After the wound has healed, the bandage is removed. Greenstick fractures take about six to eight weeks to heal.
What are the lifestyle changes that can help me heal a greenstick fracture?
- Greenstick fractures sometimes result from a lack of calcium. If you want to treat calcium deficiency, then include every home-cooked spinach in your diet regularly. It contains 250 grams of calcium. With this, the level of calcium in the body can be kept balanced. Many people do not like spinach vegetables or greens, they should consume salad made from spinach.
- 125 mg of calcium is found separately in both milk and curd. This quantity is very important in keeping the body healthy. Calcium is found in abundance in low-fat yogurt.
- Calcium deficiency can be treated by consuming many types of seeds. The most prominent of these are rosewood seeds, linseed seeds, watermelon seeds. Of these, only about 975 mg of calcium is found in rosewood seeds. Due to which the bones will be strong.
You should contact your doctor in this regard. Because only after seeing your health condition, the doctor can tell you the treatment.