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<\/p>\nA fracture is an injury resulting from a break in a bone. Typically, most fractures usually take between 6 and 8 weeks to heal with proper treatment. However, the age and health status of the patient, and the severity and location of the injury may affect the healing period.<\/p>\n
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When a fracture happens, other tissues of the musculoskeletal system including muscles, ligaments, and tendons may also be damaged. The level of damage done to the bone, its surrounding muscles, and ligaments will also affect the time the fracture takes to heal. If left untreated, a fracture injury may become more painful, get worse and the chances of loss of function may increase. Here are some possible long-term complications of fractures.<\/p>\n
1. Damaged nerves<\/strong><\/p>\n When a bone or group of bones in the body are seriously damaged, damage to the nerves supplying the area of the body may occur if the nerves are crushed, or stretched. This type of impact is typically the result of blunt force trauma.<\/p>\n Damaged nerves may heal on their own, but will typically be unpredictable. Depending on the level of damage done, nerve damage can take weeks, months, or even years to heal. Regrettably, some damaged nerves may never heal completely, thereby leading to a lifelong impact.<\/p>\n Abnormal sensations around the injured part may be due to nerve damage.<\/p>\n 2. Declined strength and increased discomfort<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s quite common to experience decreased strength around the fractured area. This can have a long-lasting impact on your general health, and discomfort in the fractured area may persist even after healing has occurred. Older people that generally have poorer balance, decreased overall strength and less flexibility may be more affected.<\/p>\n 3. Joint problems<\/strong><\/p>\n Even though fractures directly affect bones, the injury may also cause damage to the surrounding ligaments, muscles, and joints. Fractures that damage the cartilages at the ends of bones, where they form joints, may lead to osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n In the end, you may encounter stiffness in the joints, and a limited range of motion. Shoulder, kneel and ankle joints are most commonly affected.<\/p>\n 4. Anxiety and depression<\/strong><\/p>\n Physical trauma may also cause psychological and mental trauma. Subject to the seriousness of the fracture and its impact on your life, it\u2019s possible to experience different ranges of psychological disorders.<\/p>\n Some of these include anxiety, stress, depression, and frequent nightmares. Disregarding these conditions may have some major impact on your general health.<\/p>\n
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