An elevated body temperature after fracture is either normal or indicative of an infection, depending on the symptoms of the wound and blood tests. Within the first 3-5 days after the surgery, the body temperature can be elevated, called absorption fever, and will not exceed 38 degrees, and blood tests, white blood cells are normal range. Drink more water and urinate more often, and after this period, the body temperature will gradually drop to normal level. If the wound has obvious redness and oozing, the temperature rises above 38 degrees, and the blood test leukocytes are significantly elevated, it may indicate that the wound is infected, in this case, intravenous antibiotics, such as cephalosporin and other drugs, to prevent wound infection, in addition to close observation of the wound, drug changes.