Fractures can occur for many reasons, whether from accidents or from osteoporosis in the elderly which is common. The treatment method will be considered according to the suitability and severity of the occurrence. Surgery techniques for fixing bones with a minor incision or surgical treatment of fractures using an internal fixator are another technique that helps patients return to their normal life once again.
Causes of fractures
- Accidents
- Osteoporosis, commonly found in the elderly, affecting the structure of the spinal bones as follows:
- Chronic back pain
- Height reduction
- Bending back
- Shoulders more stooped than normal
Surgical treatment of fractures using an internal fixator
Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPO) or surgery for treating fractures using an internal fixator is an effective technique in treating fractures, which includes the following treatment methods:
- Using equipment and tools to help secure the bone
- Using special equipment to make a pathway for inserting a metal plate under the muscle layer at the fracture site
- Positioning the metal plate over the bone
- Creating small incisions to fix the bone with screws at the top and bottom of the fracture site
Benefits of the surgery
The benefits of the surgery, Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPO) or surgery for treating fractures using an internal fixator, besides the doctor using a fluoroscope x-ray to immediately see the x-ray image during surgery to help align bones and place the position of the securing material accurately during surgery, are:
- No need for long incisions
- Minimum bruising to tissues, muscles, and the blood circulation system around the periosteum
- Quick recovery
- Rapid bone healing
- Small, aesthetically pleasing wounds
- Reduced complications such as delayed bone healing and infection
Treating fractures requires the expertise of a specialized medical team and selecting quality materials and equipment is crucial, especially in elderly individuals who are more prone to fractures than other ages. Paying attention to every step of the treatment process along with using the technique of fixing the bone with a minor incision as in the internal fixator surgery will help enhance the effectiveness of the treatment, allowing patients to return to their activities similar to before.
