How to do when an elderly person’s bones are cracked

If an elderly person’s bone is cracked in a fall, it can be diagnosed as a fracture. When this occurs, treatment should be considered according to the specific site and the overall condition of the patient. If the elderly person’s vital signs are stable and a fracture occurs in the distal radius, conservative treatment is preferred, which can be performed under anesthesia for manual repositioning, and after repositioning, physical therapy such as external application of ointment to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis or acupuncture or acupuncture point herbal iontophoresis is given, and external fixation such as plaster rest or brace is performed locally. If the elderly will fracture the hip and femoral trochanter, conservative treatment is also preferred, and the hip can be given braking, lower limb traction to maintain the fracture position, and regular review of X-ray films. In addition, it is best for the elderly to go to the hospital promptly after a fracture to avoid accidents.