What does orthopaedic care include

Orthopedic care includes three major aspects: the first aspect is the care of daily life for orthopedic-related diseases. For example, after the fracture, health education, introduction of the disease, guidance of diet and living habits, avoidance of smoking, alcohol and wind chill, etc., are introduced and cared for. The second aspect is the specialized care of the fracture site, what position should be taken for rest after the fracture, the elevation of the affected limb, the amount of elevation, and the local physiotherapy and hot compresses for the affected limb. If surgery is involved, there is also the care of the surgical incision, including the degree of functional training and the care to avoid accidents during functional training, which are part of the specialized orthopedic care. The third aspect involves the observation of the development of the disease, the degree of local swelling, the color of the limb, the skin temperature of the limb and the pain level of the patient after the fracture. In case of surgery, is there any oozing, redness or swelling of the incision, and is there any sign of infection? This aspect is to observe the condition and report to the doctor in a timely manner. Early detection of problems, timely treatment to prevent treatment failure.