Do you need medication for a broken bone?

If the fracture is a closed fracture, the patient can not take medicine. If it is an open fracture, it is necessary to take medication, as follows: first, closed fracture, patients can not take medication due to the relative closure of the fracture end. Through cold compresses, local braking and immobilization, elevation of the affected limb to eliminate swelling and restore blood circulation. At the same time, strengthen the rehabilitation training to promote fracture healing. Through dietary adjustments, the needs of fracture healing can be met. Secondly, for open fracture, patients need to take oral antibiotics for a period of time to prevent infection due to the risk of open wound. After the wound heals, the patient usually does not need to take medication and can promote fracture healing through functional exercises. Therefore, whether a patient with a fracture needs to take medication can be decided according to the type of fracture.